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A12 XJL

1993 Daimler Double Six Auto

Red Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,884 mi
Last recorded54,884 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Daimler Double Six Auto93,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XJL
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 54,884 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel mizture inconsistent/just passes emission test

Fail 19 Jun 2025 54,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 54,626 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

underbody corrosion starting on body/components

Fail 6 Jun 2024 54,610 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

underbody corrosion starting on body/components

Pass 19 May 2014 54,161 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler area filled with water

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,205 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,830 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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A12 XJL is a 1993 Daimler Double Six Auto in Red with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 93,023 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 A12 XJL, 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 33 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A12 XJL is a 1993 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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