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E870 GLB

1987 Daimler Sovereign

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,358 mi
Last recorded86,358 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE870 GLB
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 86,358 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 86,358 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 86,358 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,358 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,345 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,346 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Feb 2011 86,346 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 86,346 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 86,345 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 86,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 86,345 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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E870 GLB is a 1987 Daimler Sovereign in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E870 GLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E870 GLB?

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What year was E870 GLB registered?

E870 GLB is a 1987 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is E870 GLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E870 GLB shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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