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E161 AYJ

1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,606 mi
Last recorded46,606 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto71,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE161 AYJ
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,606 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly lipped /worn

small crack in corner of windscreen

Fail 26 Aug 2010 46,603 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

drivers door mirror cracked

front disc slightly lipped/ worn

n/s washer jet blocked

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

oil filter corroded

tiny crack in corner of windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2008 46,527 miles

Oil leak

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

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

drivers door mirror cracked

n/s/f indicater lens cracked

o/s/f caliper bleed nipple siezed

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2008 46,527 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

drivers door mirror cracked

n/s/f indicater lens cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2007 46,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E161 AYJ 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 E161 AYJ, 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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What year was E161 AYJ registered?

E161 AYJ is a 1987 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E161 AYJ safe to buy?

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