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N176 CEG

1996 Daimler Double Six Auto

Grey Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,728 mi
Last recorded143,728 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Daimler Double Six Auto92,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 CEG
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 143,728 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 143,728 miles

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

Nearside Front floor holed by corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 139,385 miles

exhaust has repairs

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides rear lower shock abs pin/bush dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

floors & floors to sills are undersealed

fuel pipes corroded and/or coated

Pass 12 Jun 2018 133,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock absorber pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil level is low

exhaust has repairs (no leaks)

floors to sills undersealed

Pass 25 May 2017 127,588 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 123,526 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,000 miles

BOTH REAR BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 15 Jun 2015 123,000 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH REAR BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 17 Mar 2014 122,468 miles

Advise inspection of front brakes

Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 121,747 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 119,636 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 115,629 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 115,629 miles

Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 112,118 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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N176 CEG is a 1996 Daimler Double Six Auto in Grey with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1996 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 92,470 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 N176 CEG, 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 30 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N176 CEG is a 1996 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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