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OOV 827X

1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,169 mi
Last recorded97,169 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto84,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOV 827X
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 97,169 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 91,823 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 91,814 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres cracking up+scrubbing edges

Pass 6 Nov 2008 87,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

o/s/r corroded outside prescribed area

o/s/r wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 8 Nov 2007 84,107 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 84,102 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 81,333 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s floor

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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OOV 827X is a 1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 84,642 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 Sovereign 4.2 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OOV 827X, 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 45 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OOV 827X is a 1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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