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SLB 677L

1973 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

65,031 mi
Last recorded65,031 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLB 677L
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2008 65,031 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETERIOATED

BOTH OUTER SILLS DAMAGED BY POOR JACKING

Pass 25 Jul 2007 63,159 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS INSECURE

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 10 Aug 2006 61,093 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 61,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

SLIGHT MOVRMENT IN NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END

WELDING AT FRONT & REAR SILL CLOSING PANELS POOR!

Fail 16 Jun 2006 60,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR SILL CLOSING PANELS CORRODED BOTH SIDES

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOP BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER SWUSPENSION BALL JOINT GAITER DISLODGED

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN!

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK

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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SLB 677L is a 1973 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 SLB 677L, 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 53 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 SLB 677L registered?

SLB 677L is a 1973 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is SLB 677L safe to buy?

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