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SOR 394S

1978 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

543 mi
Last recorded543 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign61,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOR 394S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 543 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 407 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 399 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 380 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 307 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 286 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 278 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 274 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2008 235 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 235 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 222 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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SOR 394S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 61,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SOR 394S, 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 48 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SOR 394S?

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What year was SOR 394S registered?

SOR 394S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is SOR 394S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOR 394S shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SOR 394S have outstanding finance?

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