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F501 UHJ

1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,007 mi
Last recorded110,007 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto79,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF501 UHJ
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,007 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all tyres are perrishing on side walls

Pass 10 Oct 2011 109,987 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

handbrake efficeincy 19 percent

windscreen has crack delamination to n/s/lower corner

Fail 8 Jun 2011 109,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 109,948 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

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

fuel flap does not close securely

offside front tyre aged cracked and worn on inside shoulder

Fail 29 Jun 2010 109,945 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

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

fuel flap does not close securely

offside front tyre aged cracked and worn on inside shoulder

Pass 8 Apr 2008 109,427 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 109,420 miles

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

Both front tyres worn low on the inside edgee

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 108,005 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 108,005 miles

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

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

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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F501 UHJ is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F501 UHJ, 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 F501 UHJ registered?

F501 UHJ is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F501 UHJ safe to buy?

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