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F718 CJK

1989 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,992 mi
Last recorded55,992 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Daimler 3.6 Auto93,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF718 CJK
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 55,992 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 55,954 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 55,954 miles

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

note corrosion to exhaust fittings

slight oil leak

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,135 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,039 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,525 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,528 miles

all discs rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2011 52,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

all discs rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,235 miles

All underbody metalwork corroded

Diff. leaking

Front of sills corroded

Front subframe rusty

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

Offside rear exhaust silencer clamp loose

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear of nearside sill seam corroded

Roadsprings corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2009 52,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

All roadsprings heavily corroded

All underbody metalwork rusty

Differential leaking

Front of sills corroded

Front subframe corroded

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

Offside front floor corroded

Offside rear exhaust silencer clamp loose

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear of nearside sill seam corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2007 51,991 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 51,682 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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F718 CJK is a 1989 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F718 CJK, 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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F718 CJK is a 1989 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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