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WEL 499S

1978 Daimler Double Six Auto

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

84,444 mi
Last recorded84,444 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto76,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEL 499S
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 84,444 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 84,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 84,379 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 84,379 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,033 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 83,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 83,028 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jul 2010 80,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

parking brake cable insecure at rear.

Pass 13 May 2009 76,370 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2009 76,368 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 72,950 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 72,946 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear exhaut insecure

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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WEL 499S is a 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 76,008 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 WEL 499S, 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 48 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 WEL 499S registered?

WEL 499S is a 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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