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A309 FGV

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,004 mi
Last recorded79,004 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA309 FGV
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 79,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has some general corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2023 78,107 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 77,345 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 75,367 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s sill corroded but not in any prescribed area.

Fail 10 Oct 2020 75,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s sill corroded but not in any prescribed area.

Pass 12 Oct 2019 72,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 72,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 71,099 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 67,647 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 63,128 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 60,068 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 57,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,440 miles

o/s/r outer sill signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2008 57,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 57,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 56,477 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 56,477 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 56,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 55,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A309 FGV is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 72,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A309 FGV, 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 43 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A309 FGV is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 12 August 1983.

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