Daimler Double Six Auto (1988)
1988 Daimler Double Six Auto
CarHunch analysed 147 real MOT records for the 1988 Daimler Double Six Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1988 Daimler Double Six Auto is a serious reliability gamble, with only a 17.1% first-time pass rate versus the UK average of 80%—meaning five out of six will need work before passing MOT. While dangerous defects affect fewer than 6% of cars tested, the sheer volume of failures and advisories (averaging 0.44 failures and 1.2 advisories per vehicle) signals this is a temperamental classic that demands deep pockets and patience.
At nearly 89,000 miles median, these cars are driven, not merely stored, which speaks to their appeal but also their repair needs. Any prospective buyer should budget for immediate pre-purchase inspection by a Jaguar specialist, as routine maintenance and age-related corrosion on a 36-year-old luxury car will be substantial—a cheap purchase price will evaporate quickly in the workshop.
What to check before buying a 1988 Daimler Double Six Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1988 Daimler Double Six Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1988 Daimler Double Six Auto vehicles fall between 63,446 and 107,052 miles.
MOT History Averages
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