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D6 SES

1996 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,064 mi
Last recorded89,064 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Daimler V888,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 SES
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 89,064 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 88,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear differential leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 88,727 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Coolant light on dash, sensor not correctly fitted.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear differential leaking

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 88,249 miles

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

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

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2011 88,249 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 174,680 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 174,680 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 173,137 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 169,263 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,300 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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D6 SES is a 1996 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 88,260 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 V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D6 SES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 30 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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D6 SES is a 1996 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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