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OTT 293M

1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,883 mi
Last recorded59,883 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto56,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTT 293M
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,883 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,805 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,596 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,568 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 59,386 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,850 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,777 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,700 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 58,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 57,364 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 56,352 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Stop lamp not working 29
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
brake binding 29
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OTT 293M is a 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 56,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OTT 293M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OTT 293M registered?

OTT 293M is a 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 9 November 1973.

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The MOT history for OTT 293M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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