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MFU 730R

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,405 mi
Last recorded102,405 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto60,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFU 730R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 102,405 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 1,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2015 747 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,140 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 97,811 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 97,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 93,866 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 93,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 91,610 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,684 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 89,682 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,706 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 84,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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MFU 730R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MFU 730R, 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 MFU 730R registered?

MFU 730R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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