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PBW 181P

1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto51,746 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBW 181P
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014
Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,328 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 58,321 miles

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

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

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

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,877 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 57,871 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,557 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,453 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto?

Based on 1,173 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
brake binding 40
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PBW 181P is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 51,746 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 LWB Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBW 181P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 51 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PBW 181P registered?

PBW 181P is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 7 November 1975.

Is PBW 181P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBW 181P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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