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F538 UMP

1989 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,623 mi
Last recorded137,623 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Daimler 3.6 Auto93,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF538 UMP
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2009 137,623 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 135,311 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 135,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2008 135,261 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 130,451 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 126,973 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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F538 UMP is a 1989 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Daimler 3.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 93,167 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 F538 UMP, 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 37 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 F538 UMP registered?

F538 UMP is a 1989 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 7 March 1989.

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