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1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
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ExpiredMileage
84,039 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto?
Based on 1,173 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PJR 970R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 60,036 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 PJR 970R, 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 49 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 PJR 970R registered?
PJR 970R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 13 June 1977.
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The MOT history for PJR 970R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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