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ARW 538S

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

57,706 mi
Last recorded57,706 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto60,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 538S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 57,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 57,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 56,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 55,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle leaking

Fail 14 Aug 2023 55,462 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle oil leak.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 54,124 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 53,530 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 53,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 52,573 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

frt tyres worn inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,025 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,959 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil leaks

nearside front lower shock bush perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,961 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,393 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 47,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking colomn to rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

diff oil leak

oil leak

rack gaiters rubbing on body strenthing bars

slight play both rear hubs to wheels

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

wipers smeary

Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,236 miles

N/s rear wheel loose,

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,281 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,429 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 44,423 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,542 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,114 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,339 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 39,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside steering arm gaitor rubbing on a structure rod

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,273 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 38,273 miles

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

rear trailing arm bushes seperating.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,100 miles

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

play n/s/r hub assembly.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 33,230 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 33,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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ARW 538S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 60,640 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 ARW 538S, 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 49 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ARW 538S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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