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GMB 862N

1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,832 mi
Last recorded97,832 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto51,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMB 862N
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,832 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 96,581 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 96,581 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,208 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,339 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,807 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,389 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,405 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 87,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 87,050 miles

ADVISE o/s rear door not opening

Fail 11 May 2009 87,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

ADVISE o/s rear door not opening

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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GMB 862N is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 51,746 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 GMB 862N, 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 51 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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What year was GMB 862N registered?

GMB 862N is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GMB 862N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMB 862N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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