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2680 MU

1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,159 mi
Last recorded85,159 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2680 MU
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 85,159 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 85,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Dampness to engine, and power steering rack area.

Front brake balance on limit

Fuel cap seals perished

Nearside mirror missing

Ofside front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

Poor pattern from both headlamp aims

Slight play in nearside rear lower suspension arm bush

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Dec 2008 85,159 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Nov 2008 85,159 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front suspension balljoint gaiters split

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Dec 2007 85,159 miles

refer to advisory no 350789237341

Fail 5 Dec 2007 85,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

L.H.F bump stop loose

L.H.F,and R.H.F top and lower ball joint dust covers split

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in both inner joints of steering rack

Speedo cable dis-connected

Pass 15 Sep 2006 84,159 miles

Ball joint gaiters split.

Brake resevoir feed hoses in poor condition.

Front brake hoses perished.

Slight play in offside rear hub.

front and rear caliper gaiters split.

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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2680 MU is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 61,424 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 4.2 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2680 MU, 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 50 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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2680 MU is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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