1978 Daimler Double SIX Auto 5.3L Petrol · 16 SYD
1978 Daimler Double SIX Auto (5.3L, petrol). First registered 16 Feb 1978. Recorded mileage 84,918 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- DAIMLER DOUBLE SIX AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1978
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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16 SYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2022
- 84,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
16 SYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto (16 SYD) between May 2010 and September 2022.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)”; “Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)”; “Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.
16 SYD Mileage History
- 14/05/201084,693 mi
- 20/07/201084,693 mi
- 22/07/201084,693 mi
- 12/06/201484,714 mi+21 mi
- 02/09/202284,918 mi+204 mi
Average of roughly 18 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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