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SRS 873K

1971 Daimler Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,657 mi
Last recorded50,657 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Daimler Sovereign60,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRS 873K
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 50,657 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 50,436 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 50,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area by rear trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,226 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,198 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,198 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 49,198 miles

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

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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SRS 873K is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,685 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 SRS 873K, 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 55 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SRS 873K registered?

SRS 873K is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 11 November 1971.

Is SRS 873K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRS 873K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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