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PRD 376X

1981 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,364 mi
Last recorded89,364 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Daimler Sovereign88,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRD 376X
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,364 miles

Under body and components are corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 89,272 miles

All under side component/All prescribed areas slightly corroded

Steering box leaking oil

Pass 8 Nov 2018 89,250 miles

All under side component/All prescribed areas slightly corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,223 miles

Front wiper smearing

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 88,948 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all seatbelt / all suspension areas slightly corroded

both sides sills / arches / floors slightly corroded

vehicle structure / all prescribed areas slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,856 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

all prescribed areas corroded

all seatbelt and suspension mount areas slightly corroded

sills arches and floors all corroded

steering / suspension has play

Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,358 miles

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

all prescribed areas corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 88,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 8 May 2012 88,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 88,591 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 88,576 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 88,225 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 88,171 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 24 Aug 2007 87,115 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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PRD 376X is a 1981 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1981 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 88,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PRD 376X, 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 45 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PRD 376X registered?

PRD 376X is a 1981 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PRD 376X safe to buy?

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