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E78 MOT

1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Silver Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

907,547 mi
Last recorded907,547 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto79,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE78 MOT
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2007 907,547 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 96,690 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 95,527 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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E78 MOT is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Silver with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E78 MOT, 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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E78 MOT is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 2 June 1988.

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