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A795 DPC

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Maroon Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,363 mi
Last recorded91,363 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA795 DPC
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 91,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 89,851 miles

Nearside Front floor has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2016 89,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front floor has heavy surface corrosion

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 89,268 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 89,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,236 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,227 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,026 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 80,828 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 77,372 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 77,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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A795 DPC is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Maroon with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 A795 DPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A795 DPC registered?

A795 DPC is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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The MOT history for A795 DPC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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