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P540 UBW

1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,852 mi
Last recorded120,852 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto108,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 UBW
MakeDaimler
ModelSix LWB Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 120,852 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 120,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 120,014 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Mar 2025 120,012 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 118,865 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel filter ()

Pass 20 Apr 2023 117,729 miles

Rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 17 Feb 2022 115,827 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 115,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 115,596 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front shockabsorber rubber bush getting worn/deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2018 115,526 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust deteriorated and has slight leak of exhaust gas

front shock-absorber bush getting worn/deteriorated

subframe/suspension components getting corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 115,521 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust getting deteriorated

slight movement in front hubs

suspension components getting corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 115,504 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust deteriorated and has slight leak

front shock absorber top mounting/bush getting deteriorated

suspension components getting corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 114,581 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust getting weak and has slight leak

offside front shockabsorber top mounting/bush getting worn/deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2014 114,083 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated and has slight leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 110,903 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

interior mirror deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2011 109,666 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

interior mirror deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2009 108,265 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2009 108,265 miles

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)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 107,290 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2007 107,160 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 107,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 107,147 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

some movement in rear suspension

How Reliable is the Daimler Six LWB Auto?

Based on 1,362 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 19
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
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P540 UBW is a 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 108,265 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 Six LWB Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P540 UBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Six LWB Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Daimler Six LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P540 UBW registered?

P540 UBW is a 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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