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E197 FTM

1988 Daimler Sovereign

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,408 mi
Last recorded134,408 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Daimler Sovereign40,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE197 FTM
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 134,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 134,363 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 134,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 134,196 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 133,931 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 133,229 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 132,829 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 132,589 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 132,091 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 131,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rearpropshaft rubber couplingsmall splits

Pass 19 May 2006 130,865 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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E197 FTM is a 1988 Daimler Sovereign in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 40,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E197 FTM, 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 38 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E197 FTM registered?

E197 FTM is a 1988 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 14 May 1988.

Is E197 FTM safe to buy?

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