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F656 EDV

1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,295 mi
Last recorded92,295 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto79,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF656 EDV
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,295 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

radiator mounting bracket corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 92,295 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

radiator mounting bracket corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 91,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 91,202 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 89,076 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rad. bracket corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2013 89,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rad. bracket corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 87,023 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

All underside components slightly corroded

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil cooler pipes corroded and slightly leaking

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 87,023 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

All tyres worn on inner edges

All underside components slightly corroded

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil cooler pipes corroded and slightly leaking

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 83,306 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 83,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 80,645 miles

All tyres worn on inside sholders.OK now but should be checked again in 2/3000miles.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 80,645 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

All tyres worn on inside sholders.OK now but should be checked again in 2/3000miles.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 77,084 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 77,081 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2007 75,657 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 73,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2006 73,891 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 73,824 miles

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

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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F656 EDV is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F656 EDV, 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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F656 EDV is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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