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F187 RUC

1989 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,572 mi
Last recorded107,572 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Daimler 3.6 Auto93,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF187 RUC
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 107,572 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 107,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 107,543 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Oct 2009 87,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2008 106,988 miles

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

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

n/s front mud flap bracket broken off

propshaft rubber spliting

Pass 6 Nov 2007 105,600 miles

advise slight play n/s/f hub.

Fail 2 Nov 2007 105,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

advise slight play n/s/f hub.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 102,387 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 101,497 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 101,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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F187 RUC is a 1989 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F187 RUC, 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.

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F187 RUC is a 1989 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 15 February 1989.

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