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VKR 730S

1977 Daimler Double Six Auto

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,257 mi
Last recorded83,257 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1977 Daimler Double Six Auto66,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKR 730S
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 83,257 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 82,948 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 82,669 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 82,667 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 82,249 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 82,239 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 81,379 miles

gear box oil leak.

n/s outer sill slightly corroded not in a prescribed area.

n/s/r exhaust pipe hitting on caliper bleed nipple.

slight lift in o/s/f top ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 21 May 2008 81,379 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

gear box oil leak.

n/s outer sill slightly corroded not in a prescribed area.

n/s/r exhaust pipe hitting on caliper bleed nipple.

slight lift in o/s/f top ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 14 May 2007 80,150 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 80,148 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM N/S EX TAIL PIPE CAUSED BY CONTAMINATION OF EX. GASES BY PETROL (ENG OVER-FUELING BADLY) VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN /EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK ENGINE

How Reliable is the Daimler Double Six Auto?

Based on 3,881 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
512
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 104
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
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VKR 730S is a 1977 Daimler Double Six Auto in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 66,820 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VKR 730S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Double Six Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 49 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VKR 730S is a 1977 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 1 December 1977.

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