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UMM 385Y

1982 Daimler Double Six

Bronze Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,390 mi
Last recorded65,390 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1982 Daimler Double Six40,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMM 385Y
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 65,390 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,023 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox mounting weak

Fail 17 Aug 2017 64,022 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when main beam selected ...dim when on dip (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox mounting weak

Fail 9 Jun 2017 64,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm not lock wired as marked (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill and front inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm lock wire missing as marked (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working both rear stop lights not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake binding both front brakes binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding both rear brakes binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres sidewalls badly cracked and perished / splits

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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UMM 385Y is a 1982 Daimler Double Six in Bronze with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Daimler Double Six models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 40,930 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UMM 385Y, 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 44 years old, this Daimler Double Six is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UMM 385Y is a 1982 Daimler Double Six, first registered on 15 October 1982.

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