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URC 709G

1968 Daimler Sovereign

Maroon Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,911 mi
Last recorded15,911 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1968 Daimler Sovereign62,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURC 709G
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1968
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 15,911 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 15,875 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 15,823 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 15,707 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under body very heavily coverd in under seal

Pass 10 Jul 2013 15,599 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 15,529 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,465 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 15,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,434 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,358 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 14,919 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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URC 709G is a 1968 Daimler Sovereign in Maroon with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1968 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,104 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 URC 709G, 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 58 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 URC 709G registered?

URC 709G is a 1968 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 29 October 1968.

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The MOT history for URC 709G shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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