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A404 EPA

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

108,958 mi
Last recorded108,958 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA404 EPA
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 108,958 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 108,949 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 108,942 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 108,917 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 108,892 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 108,860 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 108,853 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 108,852 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 108,852 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 108,846 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 108,844 miles

Oil Leaks

Pass 16 Jun 2016 108,782 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 108,752 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 108,683 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 108,477 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 108,392 miles

all new front and rear suspension components fitted.

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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A404 EPA is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A404 EPA, 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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What year was A404 EPA registered?

A404 EPA is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 7 November 1983.

Is A404 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A404 EPA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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