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D199 VAO

1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

95,790 mi
Last recorded95,790 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto71,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD199 VAO
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2006 95,790 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

damage to front under number plate

damage to off side rear light lens

dash board lights fault on intermittent

o/s/f pads sensor wire broken

oil leaks

wear to steering rack bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2005 93,752 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 93,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2005 93,351 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Daimler 3.6 Auto?

Based on 2,297 MOT tests across 396 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
969
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
396
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 152
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 75
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D199 VAO is a 1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 71,997 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 3.6 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D199 VAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 3.6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Daimler 3.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D199 VAO registered?

D199 VAO is a 1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 16 March 1987.

Is D199 VAO safe to buy?

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