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E487 MYT

1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,063 mi
Last recorded32,063 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto79,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE487 MYT
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 32,063 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed unable to test due to strong smell of exhaust emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 25 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 31,994 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 31,969 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2016 31,857 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axel bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axel bush (2.4.F.3)

steering rack movment in rack brackets

steering rack noisy

Fail 23 May 2016 31,857 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axel bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axel bush (2.4.F.3)

steering rack movment in rack brackets

steering rack noisy

Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,737 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,354 miles

CHIP IN WINDOW SCREEN, PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BRGS, N/S/R TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,231 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front and n/s rear tyres have small cracks in tread and sidewalls

Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,137 miles

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 22,844 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 12,601 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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E487 MYT is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E487 MYT, 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 E487 MYT registered?

E487 MYT is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 27 June 1988.

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