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SUJ 259R

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,126 mi
Last recorded34,126 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto60,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUJ 259R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 34,126 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 34,123 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 34,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill and wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 33,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,457 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,358 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,070 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,759 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,467 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,682 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 31,682 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 31,575 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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SUJ 259R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SUJ 259R, 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 SUJ 259R registered?

SUJ 259R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 6 May 1977.

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