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WED 81S

1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,188 mi
Last recorded69,188 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto31,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWED 81S
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres cracking

both outer sills slight corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bulk head slight corroded

front pannel corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering uj slight play

water hoses cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2013 69,186 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres cracking

both outer sills corroded

bulk head corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front panel corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering uj slight play

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Stop lamp not working 29
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
brake binding 29
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WED 81S is a 1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 31,471 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 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WED 81S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WED 81S is a 1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 11 April 1979.

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