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XPE 808S

1977 Daimler Double Six Auto

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,125 mi
Last recorded42,125 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1977 Daimler Double Six Auto66,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPE 808S
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 42,125 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 40,111 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 40,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 3 Mar 2023 38,636 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 36,741 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 34,348 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 34,348 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 33,564 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 33,267 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 33,150 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,364 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 32,364 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,791 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2012 30,791 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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XPE 808S is a 1977 Daimler Double Six Auto in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPE 808S, 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 XPE 808S registered?

XPE 808S is a 1977 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is XPE 808S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPE 808S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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