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RGX 998X

1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,227 mi
Last recorded68,227 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto62,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGX 998X
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,227 miles

oil pressure switch broken

Fail 6 Jun 2011 68,224 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil pressure switch broken

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,789 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 67,789 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

exhaust tail pipes loose

rear tyres cracking and depthes low

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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RGX 998X is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 62,146 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 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RGX 998X, 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 45 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 RGX 998X registered?

RGX 998X is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 19 August 1981.

Is RGX 998X safe to buy?

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