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F138 KAR

1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Silver Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,759 mi
Last recorded112,759 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto79,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF138 KAR
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2024 112,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 111,571 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle on many components

Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,750 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 110,750 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 108,682 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 107,636 miles

All tyres walls age cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2012 106,677 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 105,869 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 104,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 101,558 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 100,928 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 99,148 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 96,660 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 96,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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
Full Daimler 3.6 Auto reliability report

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F138 KAR is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Silver with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F138 KAR, 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 F138 KAR registered?

F138 KAR is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 6 September 1988.

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