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EDG 148Y

1983 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,579 mi
Last recorded87,579 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign68,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDG 148Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 87,579 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 87,342 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign?

Based on 3,476 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
brake binding 76
Headlamp not working on main beam 68
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EDG 148Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 68,778 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDG 148Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 43 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of EDG 148Y?

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What year was EDG 148Y registered?

EDG 148Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is EDG 148Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDG 148Y 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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