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A731 WFM

1984 Daimler Double Six Auto

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,132 mi
Last recorded88,132 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Daimler Double Six Auto88,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA731 WFM
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 88,132 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,132 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 88,723 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 88,132 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack mounting bushes worn slight movement

Fail 28 Nov 2019 88,132 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack mounting bushes worn slight movement

Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,135 miles

oil light on

Fail 16 Jul 2018 88,132 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

oil light on

Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,132 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 881,321 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 98,395 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 98,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 98,250 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 88,134 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 88,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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A731 WFM is a 1984 Daimler Double Six Auto in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1984 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 88,132 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 A731 WFM, 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 42 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A731 WFM is a 1984 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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