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SHV 645R

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,106 mi
Last recorded76,106 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto60,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHV 645R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,106 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,056 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,594 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 75,591 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,247 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,558 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 74,460 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,352 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 73,353 miles

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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SHV 645R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SHV 645R, 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 SHV 645R registered?

SHV 645R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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The MOT history for SHV 645R shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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