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PWR 149P

1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,148 mi
Last recorded57,148 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto65,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWR 149P
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 57,148 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 57,115 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 57,115 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 57,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,111 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 57,023 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 57,023 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,743 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,523 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 56,523 miles

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

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,226 miles

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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PWR 149P is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 65,259 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 PWR 149P, 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 51 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 PWR 149P registered?

PWR 149P is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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