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OAS 251R

1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,170 mi
Last recorded49,170 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAS 251R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 49,170 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 49,125 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 49,086 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 48,197 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes in links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across front cross membere (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,843 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 48,654 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,309 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,551 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,072 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 45,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,146 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 45,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,774 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 43,203 miles

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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OAS 251R is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 OAS 251R, 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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OAS 251R is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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