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ROF 696Y

1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Gold Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,296 mi
Last recorded105,296 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto64,949 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROF 696Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2010 105,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ROF 696Y is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Gold with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 64,949 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ROF 696Y, 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 44 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ROF 696Y registered?

ROF 696Y is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 29 October 1982.

Is ROF 696Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROF 696Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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