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PLM 77L

1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Turquoise Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,213 mi
Last recorded86,213 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto56,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLM 77L
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1973
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 86,213 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 85,909 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,881 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,545 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight exhaust blow from nearside

Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,138 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to the offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,289 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

steering rack slight movement

Pass 28 Sep 2012 83,695 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 82,847 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake travel high

steering rack mount slight movement

Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,256 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 82,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 80,674 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight movement on steering rack mount

Fail 3 Sep 2009 80,666 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight movement on steering rack mount

Pass 27 Sep 2008 79,358 miles

steering racck ruber mount slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2007 78,238 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 77,089 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Stop lamp not working 29
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
brake binding 29
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PLM 77L is a 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Turquoise with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 56,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLM 77L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PLM 77L is a 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 13 July 1973.

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