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FBT 375S

1977 Daimler Sovereign

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,894 mi
Last recorded58,894 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2005
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign56,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBT 375S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2005 58,894 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

extensive serface corrosion on body and suspension advise regular inspections of body and suspension car being stood for considurable time but meets minimle mot limits

Fail 20 Oct 2005 58,893 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Upper Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Upper Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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FBT 375S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 56,070 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 FBT 375S, 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 49 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FBT 375S registered?

FBT 375S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 4 November 1977.

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