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P1 UCV

1997 Daimler Double Six Auto

Grey Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,533 mi
Last recorded30,533 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Daimler Double Six Auto60,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 UCV
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 30,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox mounting worn

Fail 20 Mar 2020 30,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox mounting worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 29,997 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 29,650 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 29,361 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 29,361 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,563 miles

slight play front wheel bearings slight surface corrosion on vehicle underside n/s/r tyre inner edge close to limit

Fail 20 Apr 2009 28,560 miles

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

slight play front wheel bearings slight surface corrosion on vehicle underside n/s/r tyre inner edge close to limit

Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,973 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,357 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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P1 UCV is a 1997 Daimler Double Six Auto in Grey with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P1 UCV, 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 P1 UCV registered?

P1 UCV is a 1997 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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