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OFL 704R

1976 Daimler Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,872 mi
Last recorded39,872 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Daimler Sovereign44,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFL 704R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 39,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,872 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 39,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OFL 704R is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 44,776 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 OFL 704R, 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 50 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OFL 704R registered?

OFL 704R is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is OFL 704R safe to buy?

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