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JAZ 440

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,055 mi
Last recorded48,055 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto60,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 440
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 48,055 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,013 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 47,605 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 47,441 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 47,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 47,284 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,208 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,137 miles

Nearside Front Slight play end of Steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,047 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,858 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,377 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,437 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,768 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,939 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,631 miles

both rear brake disc's rusting

Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,830 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 41,830 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,529 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 39,747 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,747 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,691 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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JAZ 440 is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 JAZ 440, 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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What year was JAZ 440 registered?

JAZ 440 is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 20 April 1977.

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