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NRG 794R

1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,484 mi
Last recorded86,484 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRG 794R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 86,484 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,938 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 83,421 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Apr 2009 83,193 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 83,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 82,902 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 82,338 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLE AT FRONT OF BULK HEAD WHERE ATTACHED TO LEVER ARM DISCONNECTED DUE TO HANDBRAKE BEING LEFT ON. HANDBRAKE FREED OFF AND CABLE RE CONNECTED. THE VEHICLE HAS TRAVELLED ONLY 110 MILES SINCE LAST MOT. WOULD RECOMM

Fail 27 Mar 2006 82,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HANDBRAKE CABLE AT FRONT OF BULK HEAD WHERE ATTACHED TO LEVER ARM DISCONNECTED DUE TO HANDBRAKE BEING LEFT ON. HANDBRAKE FREED OFF AND CABLE RE CONNECTED. THE VEHICLE HAS TRAVELLED ONLY 110 MILES SINCE LAST MOT. WOULD RECOMM

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
370
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 85
brake binding 82
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NRG 794R is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 61,424 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 4.2 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NRG 794R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 50 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NRG 794R registered?

NRG 794R is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 25 October 1976.

Is NRG 794R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRG 794R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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