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E782 LYU

1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,830 mi
Last recorded95,830 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto79,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE782 LYU
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 95,830 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside tail pipe clamp missing

Fail 13 Apr 2016 95,806 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside tail pipe clamp missing

Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,781 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 95,757 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 95,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 95,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 95,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 95,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 95,214 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 93,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 89,917 miles

Slight play in both rear lower susp arms.

Fail 13 Jul 2006 89,917 miles

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

Slight play in both rear lower susp arms.

Fail 4 Jul 2006 89,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

anti brake lock lamp on

battery insecure

oil leak

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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E782 LYU is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 E782 LYU, 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.

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What year was E782 LYU registered?

E782 LYU is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 4 March 1988.

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