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OWF 363X

1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,616 mi
Last recorded92,616 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto84,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWF 363X
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 92,616 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 92,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 90,538 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 88,419 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 88,313 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,104 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 87,982 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 87,951 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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OWF 363X is a 1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OWF 363X, 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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How do I check the history of OWF 363X?

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What year was OWF 363X registered?

OWF 363X is a 1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 19 October 1981.

Is OWF 363X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWF 363X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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