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863 HLR

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,985 mi
Last recorded79,985 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto60,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration863 HLR
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 79,985 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 79,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 79,337 miles

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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863 HLR is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in White 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 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 60,640 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 4.2 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 863 HLR, 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 49 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 863 HLR registered?

863 HLR is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 4 April 1977.

Is 863 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 863 HLR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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