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F288 TEL

1988 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,073 mi
Last recorded79,073 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Daimler V882,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF288 TEL
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 79,073 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 77,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 77,239 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 76,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From exhaust manjfold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Warning lights on dash

Fail 6 Jan 2022 76,770 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 83,345 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 75,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,625 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 72,938 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion starting in o/s/f sill and floor

oil leak from o/s area

slight play in n/s/f hub

Fail 21 Feb 2017 71,639 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight movement in steering rack

slight play in both rear universal joints

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,501 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fluid residue on osf of vehicle

play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight damage/crack front number plate

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,059 miles

both rear driveshaft couplings have slight play

fluid leak osf

Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,748 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

brake pad warning light on,new pads fitted.

dampness around power steering header tank and rack nearside gaiter.

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,458 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all front and rear brake discs in rusty condition.

drivers seat belt slow to pull out.

slight movement in offside rear drive shaft.

slight wear on offside front tyre edge.

small crack in offside rear light lense.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 62,349 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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F288 TEL is a 1988 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1988 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 82,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F288 TEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 38 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F288 TEL registered?

F288 TEL is a 1988 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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