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TPG 8

1974 Daimler Double Six

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,118 mi
Last recorded60,118 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPG 8
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 15 May 2025 60,118 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Double Six?

Based on 2,041 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
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TPG 8 is a 1974 Daimler Double Six in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Daimler Double Six fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TPG 8, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Double Six typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 52 years old, this Daimler Double Six is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TPG 8 registered?

TPG 8 is a 1974 Daimler Double Six, first registered on 14 August 1974.

Is TPG 8 safe to buy?

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