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JDZ 114

1997 Daimler Double Six Auto

Black Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,390 mi
Last recorded49,390 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Daimler Double Six Auto60,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDZ 114
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 49,390 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 48,989 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 48,713 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 48,389 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 47,987 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 47,474 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 47,269 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 47,163 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,847 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 46,526 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

slight play in both rear differential bearings

Pass 15 Jan 2016 46,167 miles

play in differential bearings on both rear drive shafts

Fail 8 Sep 2014 45,037 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,037 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,033 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,847 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 40,847 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,832 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,828 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,735 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 40,735 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,575 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 3,946 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 37,294 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 37,293 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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JDZ 114 is a 1997 Daimler Double Six Auto in Black with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 60,522 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 JDZ 114, 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 29 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JDZ 114 registered?

JDZ 114 is a 1997 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 14 July 1997.

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