MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,173 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is PVM 197R safe to buy?
The MOT history for PVM 197R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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