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MTC 828Y

1982 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,269 mi
Last recorded114,269 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 1982 Daimler Sovereign50,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTC 828Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2006 114,269 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 114,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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MTC 828Y is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 50,766 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 MTC 828Y, 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 44 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MTC 828Y?

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What year was MTC 828Y registered?

MTC 828Y is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 12 November 1982.

Is MTC 828Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTC 828Y 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.

Does MTC 828Y have outstanding finance?

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