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F973 HWE

1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,738 mi
Last recorded149,738 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto79,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF973 HWE
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 149,738 miles

Parking brake just passed on minimum effort.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 149,662 miles

O/S/F TYRE WALL CRACKING

Pass 16 Sep 2013 148,461 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 148,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 148,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 142,815 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 146,776 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 145,647 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 144,636 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 142,934 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 139,431 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 136,985 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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F973 HWE is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F973 HWE, 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 F973 HWE registered?

F973 HWE is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 1 September 1988.

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The MOT history for F973 HWE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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