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MOT 820R

1977 Daimler Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,804 mi
Last recorded97,804 miles
Recorded on31 May 2005
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign56,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOT 820R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2005 97,804 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 97,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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MOT 820R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 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 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 MOT 820R, 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 MOT 820R registered?

MOT 820R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 21 January 1977.

Is MOT 820R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOT 820R 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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