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PVM 197R

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,173 mi
Last recorded61,173 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto60,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVM 197R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,173 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,127 miles

Brake fluid reservoir hoses to master cylinder showing signs of wear

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Brake performance requirements only just met 57%

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R exhaust mounting worn

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 61,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Brake fluid reservoir hoses to master cylinder showing signs of wear

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Brake performance requirements only just met 57%

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R exhaust mounting worn

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,844 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 60,844 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function seized (2.7.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
370
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 85
brake binding 82
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PVM 197R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 60,640 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PVM 197R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 49 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PVM 197R registered?

PVM 197R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 14 January 1977.

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