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FRA 780L

1973 Daimler Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,999 mi
Last recorded83,999 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Daimler Sovereign48,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRA 780L
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2016 83,999 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 83,914 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 83,890 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 83,632 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,591 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,591 miles

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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FRA 780L is a 1973 Daimler Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 48,419 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRA 780L, 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 53 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FRA 780L?

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What year was FRA 780L registered?

FRA 780L is a 1973 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 3 July 1973.

Is FRA 780L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRA 780L shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FRA 780L have outstanding finance?

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