£1,478
1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto - Daimler luxury
United Kingdom • 24 Jan 2026 • Lot 129
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto, sold for £1,320, features a 3.6-litre engine, automatic transmission, and MOT until December 2026. Showing 79,108 miles with nine main dealer service entries, it presents in 'good' condition with some cosmetic wear and comes with comprehensive service history.
Condition
6
The vendor describes the overall condition as 'good,' but notes minor lacquer peel and small paint cracks in places. Mechanically, it runs and drives well, suggesting it doesn't need much reconditioning.
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Automatic
Transmission:
SAJDKALH3AA556049
Chassis No:
Odometer:
79,108 miles
F288 TEL
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Finished in elegant Silver, this 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto combines classic styling with a leather and cloth interior.
Beneath the bonnet lies a 3,590cc engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.
First registered on 1st August 1988, the car is offered with a valid MOT until December 2026.
Having had only two former keepers, it currently shows an odometer reading of 79,108 miles, its overall condition is described by the vendor as ‘good,’ with only minor lacquer peel and small paint cracks in places.
Mechanically, it runs and drives well, reflecting careful ownership over the years.
Accompanying the car is a service book containing ten stamped entries, nine of which are from main dealers.
The first two services were completed by Heddel & Deeks Jaguar Daimler, the third by Marina Garage Ltd, and the remaining seven by Westover Jaguar in Poole.
Service records span from 1988 to 1995, documenting mileage from 1,050 up to 49,340 miles.
The tyres are correctly matched across th...
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£1,478
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£4,800
Median Price (Since 2020)
£16,350
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Dec 01 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
79,073 miles
Registration Date
1988-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 02 2025 with 79,073 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Passed
On Apr 18 2024 with 77,392 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Jun 09 2023 with 77,239 miles
Passed
On Apr 06 2022 with 76,961 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From exhaust manjfold (6.1.2 (a))
- Warning lights on dash
Failed
On Jan 06 2022 with 76,770 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Advisory:
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Dec 23 2020 with 83,345 miles
Failed
On Dec 23 2020 with 75,923 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Passed
On Apr 17 2019 with 74,625 miles
Passed
On Mar 09 2018 with 72,938 miles
Passed
On Mar 03 2017 with 71,687 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- corrosion starting in o/s/f sill and floor
- oil leak from o/s area
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- slight play in n/s/f hub
Failed
On Feb 21 2017 with 71,639 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Advisory:
- Brake pedal slightly spongy
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Slight movement in steering rack
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- slight play in both rear universal joints
Passed
On Jan 20 2016 with 71,501 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- play in both sides of steering rack
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- fluid residue on osf of vehicle
Passed
On Mar 23 2015 with 69,283 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Slight damage/crack front number plate
Passed
On Apr 07 2014 with 67,059 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- fluid leak osf
- both rear driveshaft couplings have slight play
Passed
On Apr 05 2013 with 64,748 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
User Entered:
- oil leak
- both front tyres wearing on edges.
- dampness around power steering header tank and rack nearside gaiter.
- brake pad warning light on,new pads fitted.
Passed
On Mar 26 2012 with 62,458 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
User Entered:
- drivers seat belt slow to pull out.
- small crack in offside rear light lense.
- all front and rear brake discs in rusty condition.
- slight movement in offside rear drive shaft.
- slight wear on offside front tyre edge.
Passed
On Aug 05 2009 with 62,349 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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