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HBC 135L

1973 Daimler Double Six Auto

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

40,121 mi
Last recorded40,121 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 Daimler Double Six Auto53,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBC 135L
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 40,121 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 39,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 39,351 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 39,335 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 39,317 miles

Fuel cap seals splitting

Pass 23 Jul 2019 39,223 miles

Fuel cap sealing device splitting

Pass 26 Jul 2018 38,883 miles

fuel cap sealing rings splitting

Pass 1 Aug 2017 38,741 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,442 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,097 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 34,727 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 33,246 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,075 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 33,075 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,615 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,021 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,012 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,871 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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HBC 135L is a 1973 Daimler Double Six Auto in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1973 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 53,840 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 HBC 135L, 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 53 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 HBC 135L registered?

HBC 135L is a 1973 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 21 March 1973.

Is HBC 135L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBC 135L shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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