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F51 PHM

1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,526 mi
Last recorded54,526 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto79,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF51 PHM
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 54,526 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 54,518 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 54,497 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 54,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 54,157 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,054 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 54,050 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

O/S/F TYRE IS SPLITTING

Fail 12 Jun 2017 54,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

GENERAL CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

O/S/F TYRE IS SPLITTING

Fail 30 Mar 2017 54,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported nearside (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Inner lower nearside rear wheel arch,corroded near suspension mounting .not considered excessive at present.

Nearside and offside front and offside rear tyres perishing.

Nearside headlamp in poor condition.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,974 miles

Horn has poor operation

Pass 21 Jan 2015 53,826 miles

Front brake pads becoming low.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 53,770 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 53,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front outer sills corroded and holed both sides

Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,848 miles

Oil leak

corrosion holes to-floorpans-inner/outer sills just outside of perscribed area both sides

Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside sills corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2011 51,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside sills corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,758 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,602 miles

both front coil springs corroded.....

corrosion in o/s/f outer sill , advise attension.....

general under body corrosion , advise attension......

water in n/s headlamp . advise attension.....

Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,437 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,823 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 43,487 miles

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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F51 PHM is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F51 PHM, 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 F51 PHM registered?

F51 PHM is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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The MOT history for F51 PHM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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