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XRB 6Y

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,250 mi
Last recorded41,250 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRB 6Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,250 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gearbox mounting deteriorating with age. (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,222 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,983 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,512 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
370
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 85
brake binding 82
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XRB 6Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 72,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XRB 6Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 43 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XRB 6Y registered?

XRB 6Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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