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SDM 50R

1976 Daimler Double Six Auto

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,602 mi
Last recorded90,602 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1976 Daimler Double Six Auto74,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDM 50R
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,602 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 90,560 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 90,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 89,936 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 89,853 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 89,853 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 89,292 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 89,136 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 26 Oct 2007 89,136 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front saet belt slow to retract

some front brake disc runout

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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SDM 50R is a 1976 Daimler Double Six Auto in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 74,073 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 SDM 50R, 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 50 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SDM 50R registered?

SDM 50R is a 1976 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is SDM 50R safe to buy?

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