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RUL 762R

1977 Daimler Sovereign

Green Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,887 mi
Last recorded91,887 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign56,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUL 762R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 91,887 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 91,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 89,539 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres slightly perrished

slight oil misting around steering rack

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

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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RUL 762R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign in Green with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RUL 762R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUL 762R registered?

RUL 762R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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