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OPW 458P

1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,328 mi
Last recorded95,328 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto65,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPW 458P
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 95,328 miles

os/lower ball joint gater split

Fail 31 Mar 2010 95,328 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

os/lower ball joint gater split

Pass 7 Jul 2008 95,146 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 95,146 miles

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

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

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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OPW 458P is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 65,259 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 OPW 458P, 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 51 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPW 458P registered?

OPW 458P is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 25 September 1975.

Is OPW 458P safe to buy?

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