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E231 PHG

1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,940 mi
Last recorded21,940 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto79,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE231 PHG
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 21,940 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 21,749 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 20,513 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 20,079 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 17,339 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 15,316 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 14,983 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock cover /bump stop loose

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 14,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock cover /bump stop loose

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 13,886 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 13,850 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 13,849 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 13,494 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,232 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 13,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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E231 PHG is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E231 PHG, 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.

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What year was E231 PHG registered?

E231 PHG is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E231 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E231 PHG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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