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F916 XBV

1989 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,171 mi
Last recorded80,171 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Daimler 3.6 Auto93,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF916 XBV
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2009 80,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise bulb warning light on,no bulbs out.

advise power steering resevoir pipe has slight weepage.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 80,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise bulb warning light on,no bulbs out.

advise power steering resevoir pipe has slight weepage.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 75,389 miles

advise backaxle oil leak.

advise o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge.

Fail 19 Apr 2008 75,300 miles

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

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

advise backaxle oil leak.

advise n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge ,barely legal.

Pass 15 May 2007 71,096 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 71,028 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

advise back axle oil leak.

Pass 18 May 2006 65,157 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 65,087 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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
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F916 XBV is a 1989 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F916 XBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F916 XBV registered?

F916 XBV is a 1989 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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