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PMO 985F

1971 Daimler Sovereign

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,508 mi
Last recorded22,508 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Daimler Sovereign60,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMO 985F
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,508 miles

front headlamps just within spec

undersde of car covered in seal and shots

welding repairs to front lower wheel arch covers and rear arch covers

welding repairs to hole underside of car

Fail 16 Nov 2016 22,487 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

n/s/f jacking point corroded

o/s/f jacking point corroded

o/s/r jacking point corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,457 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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PMO 985F is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PMO 985F, 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.

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What year was PMO 985F registered?

PMO 985F is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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