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UBW 772P

1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,284 mi
Last recorded6,284 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBW 772P
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 6,284 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 6,274 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 4,009 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Slight play in Nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 3,995 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Slight play in Nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 2,925 miles

Nearside centre heavily corroded.

Pass 14 May 2012 1,949 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 1,445 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 99,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S & N/S FRONT FLOORS CORRODED & DAMAGED

Pass 27 Feb 2009 98,901 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 98,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

both front jacking points damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2007 93,984 miles

slight ply in lower steering column u/j

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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UBW 772P is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 61,424 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 UBW 772P, 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 50 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 UBW 772P registered?

UBW 772P is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 27 January 1976.

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The MOT history for UBW 772P shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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