1997 Daimler SIX 4.0L Petrol · R164 BHP
1997 Daimler SIX (4.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 106,458 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- DAIMLER SIX
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R164 BHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 106,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R164 BHP 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 1997 Daimler Six (R164 BHP) between August 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
R164 BHP Mileage History
- 08/08/2022104,103 mi
- 18/07/2023104,525 mi+422 mi
- 21/08/2024104,989 mi+464 mi
- 27/08/2024104,995 mi+6 mi
- 26/06/2025106,458 mi+1,463 mi
Average of roughly 817 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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