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BOC 954T

1979 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,267 mi
Last recorded36,267 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2007
Typical for 1979 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto31,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOC 954T
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2007 36,267 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 36,267 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto?

Based on 1,173 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
brake binding 40
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BOC 954T is a 1979 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 31,906 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 Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BOC 954T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 47 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BOC 954T registered?

BOC 954T is a 1979 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BOC 954T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOC 954T 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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