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ACW 223R

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,872 mi
Last recorded54,872 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto60,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACW 223R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 54,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 54,322 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,857 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,444 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,013 miles

both outersills corroded not holed

Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,513 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 51,850 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,903 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front sill has small hole

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering rack gaitor has signs of grease but not holed

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2007 50,903 miles

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Body has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front sill has small hole

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering rack gaitor has signs of grease but not holed

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,853 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 49,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto?

Based on 1,173 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
brake binding 40
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ACW 223R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 60,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACW 223R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 49 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ACW 223R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 27 May 1977.

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