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HAB 279S

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Bronze Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,607 mi
Last recorded61,607 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto60,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAB 279S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1977
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 61,607 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 61,599 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 61,587 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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HAB 279S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Bronze with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 60,640 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HAB 279S, 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 49 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HAB 279S registered?

HAB 279S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 14 November 1977.

Is HAB 279S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAB 279S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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