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RNM 4R

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,402 mi
Last recorded61,402 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto60,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNM 4R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2013 61,402 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 61,402 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,352 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,283 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 61,161 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,987 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 60,240 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 60,198 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 69,541 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 69,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto?

Based on 1,173 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
brake binding 40
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RNM 4R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 60,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RNM 4R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 49 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RNM 4R registered?

RNM 4R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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