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2230 PU

1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,039 mi
Last recorded57,039 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto31,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2230 PU
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2022 57,039 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 56,753 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 56,633 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,632 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,207 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Stop lamp not working 29
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
brake binding 29
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2230 PU is a 1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 31,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2230 PU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2230 PU registered?

2230 PU is a 1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 23 April 1979.

Is 2230 PU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2230 PU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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