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L357 RVC

1993 Daimler Double Six Auto

Blue Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,699 mi
Last recorded95,699 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Daimler Double Six Auto93,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 RVC
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 95,699 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 95,696 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended missing (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 95,289 miles

Front front lower radiator support corroded not affecting structure of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 93,856 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 93,705 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2021 93,650 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 93,624 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

bulkhead slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 93,218 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch on the inner flitch by suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake leaking air

front cross member corroded

front too rear floor and chassis covered with underseal

Fail 31 May 2018 93,137 miles

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

Brake leaking air (1.1.21 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch on the inner flitch by suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front cross member has corrosion

Pass 31 May 2017 93,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 92,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

excess play in offside diff bearing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 92,470 miles

offside rear drive shaft has play at diff

Fail 14 Dec 2015 92,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

offside rear drive shaft has play at diff

Pass 19 Dec 2014 91,371 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,827 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,347 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 84,775 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 84,775 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s rear exhaust trim inscure

Pass 12 Jun 2008 81,859 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 81,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 77,099 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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L357 RVC is a 1993 Daimler Double Six Auto in Blue with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 L357 RVC, 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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L357 RVC is a 1993 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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