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Daf Unknown (1988)

2,308 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.1% first-time pass rate

1988 Daf Unknown

CarHunch analysed 2,308 real MOT records for the 1988 Daf Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 79.9% below UK average
0.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
94,227
typical mileage
94,227–504,432 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0
avg MOT failures per car
over 1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1988 Daf Unknown

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (100%) 2,300 0.1% 0
Petrol (0%) 8 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1988 Daf Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

94,227
low mileage
94,227
typical
504,432
high mileage

Half of all 1988 Daf Unknown vehicles fall between 94,227 and 504,432 miles.

MOT History Averages

1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1988 Daf Unknown

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 66.7%
    Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged
  • 33.3%
    Stop lamp(s) all not working
  • 33.3%
    Offside Front Direction indicator not working
  • 33.3%
    Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 33.3%
    Offside Side repeater not working
  • 33.3%
    Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
  • 33.3%
    Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
  • 33.3%
    Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracks

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1988. Counts include advisories and failures.

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