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E784 VAW

1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,341 mi
Last recorded123,341 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto79,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE784 VAW
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 123,341 miles

Advancing corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R sills and sill closing panels

All exterior door handles are stiff to operate

Audible warning horn weak but audible

Engine oil leaks

Front number plate faded

Front wiper blade vibrating on operation

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/R and O/S/R shock absorbers are damp but operate well

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Vehicle has had extensive welded repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2009 122,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 120,163 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 118,813 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 118,797 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 117,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 117,524 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 116,801 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 116,797 miles

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

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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E784 VAW is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E784 VAW, 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 E784 VAW registered?

E784 VAW is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 10 February 1988.

Is E784 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E784 VAW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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