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PBX 962J

1971 Daimler Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,282 mi
Last recorded11,282 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1971 Daimler Sovereign60,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBX 962J
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 11,282 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 11,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in rack bush

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign?

Based on 3,476 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
brake binding 76
Headlamp not working on main beam 68
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PBX 962J is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,685 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBX 962J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PBX 962J?

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What year was PBX 962J registered?

PBX 962J is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 28 March 1971.

Is PBX 962J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBX 962J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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