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E285 JDP

1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,334 mi
Last recorded45,334 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto79,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE285 JDP
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,334 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,454 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 40,428 miles

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

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 33,759 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 33,759 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r subframe corroded /o/side rear floor corroded /o/side rear wheel arch corroded /front discs corroded /n/s/rear tyre worn /rear discs corroded

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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E285 JDP is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E285 JDP, 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 E285 JDP registered?

E285 JDP is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 15 June 1988.

Is E285 JDP safe to buy?

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