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D4 MLU

1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,484 mi
Last recorded70,484 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto79,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 MLU
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 70,484 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 70,480 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 70,036 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 67,051 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 67,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 64,286 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 64,231 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 64,210 miles

vehicle under sealed

Pass 24 May 2018 64,126 miles

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

vehicle under sealed

Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,061 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering rack has play

under seal not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Apr 2016 64,061 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering rack has play

under seal not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,002 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,997 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 63,783 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly on sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,707 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,445 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,335 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,262 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 63,067 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 62,006 miles

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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D4 MLU is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 79,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D4 MLU, 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 38 years old, this Daimler 3.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D4 MLU registered?

D4 MLU is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is D4 MLU safe to buy?

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