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F158 KAR

1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,063 mi
Last recorded79,063 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto79,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF158 KAR
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 79,063 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 78,437 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 78,433 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service 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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F158 KAR is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Blue 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 F158 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 F158 KAR registered?

F158 KAR is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 13 October 1988.

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The MOT history for F158 KAR shows 3 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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