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WJN 957S

1978 Daimler Double Six Auto

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,166 mi
Last recorded16,166 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto76,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJN 957S
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 16,166 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 16,130 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 16,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,605 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 14,832 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 14,809 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 13,955 miles

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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WJN 957S is a 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 WJN 957S, 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 WJN 957S registered?

WJN 957S is a 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 5 January 1978.

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