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UVR 480X

1982 Daimler Double Six

Gold Petrol 5330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

16,225 mi
Last recorded16,225 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1982 Daimler Double Six40,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVR 480X
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,330cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 16,225 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 10 Jun 2019 16,225 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 15,633 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 15,633 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 14,895 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 14,895 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 13,721 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 13,721 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,893 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2015 12,883 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 11,697 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 10,801 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 10,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 8,744 miles

offside front upper susspenion arm dust cover split

Fail 2 Dec 2011 8,743 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front upper susspenion arm dust cover split

Fail 29 Jul 2011 8,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f top suspension joint cover split.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 6,797 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 6,797 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2009 3,338 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 3,338 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 3,338 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres cracking slightly

extensive superficial corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2008 3,299 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 3,295 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 3,295 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 3,282 miles

front near side spotlight inoperative

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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UVR 480X is a 1982 Daimler Double Six in Gold with a 5,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 UVR 480X, 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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UVR 480X is a 1982 Daimler Double Six, first registered on 8 January 1982.

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