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OAW 229P

1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,016 mi
Last recorded71,016 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAW 229P
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 71,016 miles

surface corrosion to front floors

Pass 26 Sep 2019 69,019 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 67,921 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 67,897 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 67,881 miles

Front Steering rack insecure mounting bushes split (2.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate incorrect oaw299p (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,449 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,426 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 65,713 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,996 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,005 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 61,178 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,700 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,165 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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OAW 229P is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OAW 229P, 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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What year was OAW 229P registered?

OAW 229P is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 February 1976.

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The MOT history for OAW 229P shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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