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D647 CAB

1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,615 mi
Last recorded62,615 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto71,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD647 CAB
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,615 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 62,605 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,349 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 61,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,041 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all around windscreen there is corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2011 58,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all around windscreen there is corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,221 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 57,510 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 57,434 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 57,406 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 57,406 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 57,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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D647 CAB is a 1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D647 CAB, 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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D647 CAB is a 1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 22 April 1987.

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