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VOP 237S

1978 Daimler Double Six

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

72,091 mi
Last recorded72,091 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1978 Daimler Double Six69,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOP 237S
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2013 72,091 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Coolant leak

Front cross member starting to corrode

Oil leak

PAS rack damp with oil

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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VOP 237S is a 1978 Daimler Double Six in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Double Six models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 69,150 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 VOP 237S, 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 48 years old, this Daimler Double Six is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VOP 237S?

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What year was VOP 237S registered?

VOP 237S is a 1978 Daimler Double Six, first registered on 7 April 1978.

Is VOP 237S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOP 237S shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VOP 237S have outstanding finance?

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