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ULO 421R

1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

16,130 mi
Last recorded16,130 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto39,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULO 421R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 16,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 16,076 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 15,386 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 15,384 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (inner wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 14,481 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill Corroded outside prescribed area.

Fail 6 Jul 2023 14,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill Corroded outside prescribed area.

Pass 23 Jun 2022 14,211 miles

Offside Front steering rack gaiter slightly perished & weeping grease

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 13,815 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 13,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 13,333 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 13,332 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 13,151 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in all wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in rack bushes

Fail 4 Mar 2019 13,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen facing wrong way (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 16 Nov 2017 12,453 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 10,632 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 10,631 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush track-rod end gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 10,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 9,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside fuel cap sealing ring perished

slight play from both rear wheels

Fail 4 Nov 2014 9,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside fuel cap sealing ring perished

slight play from both rear wheels

Pass 27 Sep 2013 8,930 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 8,930 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R coil spring rubbing on exhaust

Pass 6 Nov 2012 8,865 miles

front offside lower swivel in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2011 8,183 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 8,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 7,942 miles

NO fog light

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 7,941 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NO fog light

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 7,292 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 7,290 miles

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

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 6,004 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 5,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 May 2007 5,476 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 3,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2006 3,824 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto?

Based on 1,173 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
brake binding 40
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ULO 421R is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 39,788 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 LWB Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ULO 421R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 50 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ULO 421R is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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