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HWL 837Y

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,472 mi
Last recorded123,472 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWL 837Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 123,472 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 123,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 122,240 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 122,240 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge.

oil leak

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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HWL 837Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 72,435 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 HWL 837Y, 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 43 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 HWL 837Y registered?

HWL 837Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 25 March 1983.

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