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OFJ 230W

1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,790 mi
Last recorded91,790 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto62,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFJ 230W
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 91,790 miles

head lining has dropped

scratches to body work

slight play to offside rear bearing

this vehicle has been heavilery undersealled

underside slightly rusty

Fail 22 Dec 2009 91,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

head lining has dropped

scratches to body work

slight play to offside rear bearing

this vehicle has been heavilery undersealled

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2008 91,672 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 91,672 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 91,583 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 91,421 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 91,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front fog light in op †o/s/front top ball joint rubber split

Pass 23 Nov 2005 91,158 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 91,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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OFJ 230W is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 62,146 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 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFJ 230W, 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 45 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OFJ 230W is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 18 February 1981.

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