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VPW 905S

1977 Daimler Double Six Auto

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,368 mi
Last recorded67,368 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Daimler Double Six Auto66,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPW 905S
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 67,368 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 67,318 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 67,299 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 67,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 67,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear driveshaft inner universal joints have slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,170 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s and o/s rear driveshaft universal joints

Pass 28 Feb 2015 67,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in n/s steering rack tie bar end

Pass 1 Mar 2014 66,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in n/s steering rack tie bar end

Pass 1 Sep 2012 66,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,847 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Aug 2010 66,793 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f seat belt needs attention

Pass 14 Aug 2009 66,707 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f seat belt needs attention

Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,521 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jul 2007 66,207 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2006 66,178 miles

slight fluid weep from power steering rack

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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VPW 905S is a 1977 Daimler Double Six Auto in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPW 905S, 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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What year was VPW 905S registered?

VPW 905S is a 1977 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 1 September 1977.

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