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VGY 215M

1973 Daimler Double Six Auto

Bronze Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,498 mi
Last recorded61,498 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1973 Daimler Double Six Auto53,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGY 215M
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 61,498 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 61,397 miles

Park brake only just met minimum efficiency requirement.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 61,334 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,260 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 61,235 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,458 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 60,456 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 60,402 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 60,307 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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VGY 215M is a 1973 Daimler Double Six Auto in Bronze with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1973 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 53,840 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 VGY 215M, 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 53 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 VGY 215M registered?

VGY 215M is a 1973 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 15 October 1973.

Is VGY 215M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGY 215M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VGY 215M have outstanding finance?

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