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D859 FPX

1987 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,989 mi
Last recorded84,989 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD859 FPX
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2007 84,989 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to n/s front sill and o/s front floor

Fail 3 Sep 2007 84,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 84,970 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight corrosion to n/s front sill and o/s front floor

Pass 15 Jul 2005 82,782 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign?

Based on 3,476 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
brake binding 76
Headlamp not working on main beam 68
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D859 FPX is a 1987 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D859 FPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 39 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D859 FPX registered?

D859 FPX is a 1987 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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