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SHH 618R

1977 Daimler Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,196 mi
Last recorded17,196 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign56,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHH 618R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes corroded slightly in engine compartment

nearside front chassis to inner wing/front panel has slight corrosion

nearside front tyre has cracking to sidewall

offside chassis welded repair

offside floor welded repair

offside front inner wing to front panel has slight corrosion

slight free play to nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Apr 2010 17,182 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both center silencers have slight blow at seams

nearside front floor has welded repair

nearside rear floor has welded repair

handbrake cable secured to fuel line offside, fouling

Pass 15 Nov 2008 17,176 miles

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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SHH 618R is a 1977 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 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 SHH 618R, 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.

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What year was SHH 618R registered?

SHH 618R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is SHH 618R safe to buy?

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