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WGE 281R

1976 Daimler Sovereign

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,514 mi
Last recorded87,514 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1976 Daimler Sovereign44,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGE 281R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2015 87,514 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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WGE 281R is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 WGE 281R, 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 WGE 281R registered?

WGE 281R is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 12 November 1976.

Is WGE 281R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGE 281R 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.

Does WGE 281R have outstanding finance?

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