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F686 MRT

1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Silver Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,726 mi
Last recorded57,726 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto79,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF686 MRT
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 57,726 miles

many areas covered in surface rust

Fail 21 Nov 2024 57,726 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

many areas covered in surface rust

Pass 5 Aug 2023 57,488 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 56,929 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 55,254 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 55,075 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 55,073 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,009 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 54,763 miles

Centre Exhaust clamp broken

Exhausts corroded near side rear and off side rear

Low brake pressure fault indicated on dash

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 2 Jun 2016 54,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust clamp broken

Exhausts corroded near side rear and off side rear

Low brake pressure fault indicated on dash

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,689 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,997 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 53,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 53,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,511 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,916 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 51,916 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 51,239 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,921 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 49,956 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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F686 MRT is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Silver with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F686 MRT, 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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F686 MRT is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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