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A2 EAG

1984 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,997 mi
Last recorded62,997 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 EAG
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,997 miles

front tyres light cracks

slight exhaust blow

Fail 17 Jun 2013 62,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front tyres light cracks

slight exhaust blow

Pass 11 Aug 2009 62,977 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 62,941 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 62,912 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 60,418 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 58,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion noted nearside rear outer body sill area.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 58,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion noted nearside rear outer body sill area.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 54,328 miles

corrosion noted nearside outer body sill (rear)

nearside front tyre wearing outer tread

play in front swivel joints noted

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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A2 EAG is a 1984 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A2 EAG, 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 42 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A2 EAG is a 1984 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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