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E168 HCG

1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,166 mi
Last recorded109,166 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto71,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE168 HCG
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 109,166 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 107,771 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 104,897 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 104,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 104,773 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 96,871 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 96,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

x2 exhaust clamps snapped, system still supported

Pass 12 Dec 2006 88,252 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 87,568 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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E168 HCG is a 1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E168 HCG, 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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E168 HCG is a 1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 8 December 1987.

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