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F79 DFV

1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,818 mi
Last recorded127,818 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto79,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF79 DFV
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 127,818 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 126,919 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 126,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 126,026 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 125,885 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 124,825 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 124,706 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,110 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 114,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 113,158 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 109,021 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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F79 DFV is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F79 DFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F79 DFV registered?

F79 DFV is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F79 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F79 DFV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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