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PBY 182K

1972 Daimler Sovereign

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,075 mi
Last recorded27,075 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1972 Daimler Sovereign49,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 182K
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2023 27,075 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember!!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 26,547 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 26,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,286 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 26,240 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 25,858 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 25,659 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 25,658 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers worn

Pass 25 Jan 2013 25,629 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,580 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,538 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 25,535 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,435 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,169 miles

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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PBY 182K is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1972 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 49,666 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 PBY 182K, 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 54 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PBY 182K registered?

PBY 182K is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 14 April 1972.

Is PBY 182K safe to buy?

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