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PRC 329W

1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,342 mi
Last recorded22,342 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto62,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRC 329W
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 22,342 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH JUST O.K. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 21,165 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 20,670 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 20,643 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front section of n/s/ outer sill badly corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 20,390 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front n/s to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion appearing to n/s outer sill

rear tyre outer side walls showing signs of cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2016 20,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s/f outer sill area&n/s toe board.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 20,263 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s/f outer sill area&n/s toe board.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 20,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres showing signs of cracking.

Fail 4 Nov 2015 20,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mount (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 19,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 18,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 18,431 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2012 18,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise coolant leak

Pass 24 May 2010 18,007 miles

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2009 17,434 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2009 17,411 miles

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 17,029 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 17,006 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 15,897 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 15,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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PRC 329W is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 62,146 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 PRC 329W, 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 45 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PRC 329W registered?

PRC 329W is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 9 April 1981.

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