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E642 SFX

1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,541 mi
Last recorded93,541 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto79,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE642 SFX
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 93,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 93,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 93,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 87,630 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 May 2022 87,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 84,564 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 84,507 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 84,354 miles

Corrosion on both inner and outer sill bit appears sound

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 84,512 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thinning on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,077 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge 225/50/16

slight oil leak on steering rack unions

Pass 8 Aug 2016 83,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear n/s tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Very slight power stg leak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,060 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 82,949 miles

very slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2013 72,387 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,695 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2011 80,758 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 80,581 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 80,286 miles

brake warning light on but pads ok

some corrosion in both front inner wings

Pass 18 Aug 2008 79,829 miles

brake pad warning light on but pads appears o k

some corrosion in o/s inner wing but appears SOUND

Pass 16 Aug 2007 79,607 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 78,312 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

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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E642 SFX is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 E642 SFX, 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 E642 SFX registered?

E642 SFX is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 29 March 1988.

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