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BIL 8757

1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,066 mi
Last recorded99,066 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto62,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 8757
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2006 99,066 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 99,066 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Heavy corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

Nearside rear lense cracked

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Stop lamp not working 29
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
brake binding 29
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BIL 8757 is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 62,146 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 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BIL 8757, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 45 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BIL 8757 registered?

BIL 8757 is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 27 August 1981.

Is BIL 8757 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIL 8757 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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