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B952 SHP

1985 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,485 mi
Last recorded71,485 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB952 SHP
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 71,485 miles

Front Tyre's Wearing Inner Edge

Pass 30 Jan 2024 70,940 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 69,842 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 68,145 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 68,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,518 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 67,299 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,763 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,470 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 66,449 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 66,449 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 66,449 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,280 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 65,601 miles

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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B952 SHP is a 1985 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B952 SHP, 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 41 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B952 SHP?

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What year was B952 SHP registered?

B952 SHP is a 1985 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 22 April 1985.

Is B952 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B952 SHP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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