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D161 DVC

1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,201 mi
Last recorded38,201 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto71,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD161 DVC
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2010 38,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil 5 - service duw

oil leak osf

nsr door not opening

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

doors corroded

ns mirror insecure

Pass 9 May 2008 37,735 miles

Diff leaking.

Gearbox leak.

N/S/R door doesn't open from outside.

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2008 37,725 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Diff leaking.

Gearbox leak.

N/S/R door doesn't open from outside.

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/r brake bind on limits

o/s/r lens

play at n/s/r & o/s/r & o/s/f wheels

wheel alignment?

Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

pad warning light on dash

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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D161 DVC is a 1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 71,997 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 D161 DVC, 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 39 years old, this Daimler 3.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D161 DVC is a 1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 9 January 1987.

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