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MPU 202V

1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,727 mi
Last recorded63,727 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto63,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPU 202V
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 63,727 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all 4 tyres over ten years old

Fail 9 Feb 2021 63,720 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all 4 tyres over ten years old

Pass 11 Jul 2016 63,576 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 63,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

slight free play offside rear hub

Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,117 miles

knock o/s/f

slight play rack mounts

Fail 2 Jun 2015 63,055 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

gearbox mounting seems slightly weak

knock from offside front suspension possible shock absorber

steering rack mounting rubbers approaching replacement stage

Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,241 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,894 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 60,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 56,704 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 55,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 54,483 miles

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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MPU 202V is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 63,338 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 MPU 202V, 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 46 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MPU 202V is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 14 February 1980.

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