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REW 987R

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,402 mi
Last recorded12,402 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto60,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREW 987R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 12,402 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 12,400 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 12,376 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 11,857 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 10,971 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 10,094 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 9,312 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 8,412 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 7,975 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 6,829 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 6,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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REW 987R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 REW 987R, 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 REW 987R registered?

REW 987R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 February 1977.

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The MOT history for REW 987R 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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