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RUD 446X

1981 Daimler Sovereign

Brown Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,292 mi
Last recorded18,292 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Daimler Sovereign88,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUD 446X
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 18,292 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside repeater not working

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside repeater not working

Fail 8 Jul 2019 18,291 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside repeater not working

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside repeater not working

Pass 21 Nov 2011 17,525 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 17,525 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 17,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,167 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front headlights deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2009 16,803 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both head lamp reflectors starting to deteriorate

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 16,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both head lamp reflectors starting to deteriorate

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,903 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 14,760 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign?

Based on 3,476 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
brake binding 76
Headlamp not working on main beam 68
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RUD 446X is a 1981 Daimler Sovereign in Brown with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 88,358 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RUD 446X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 45 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RUD 446X is a 1981 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 11 September 1981.

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