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WJH 1F

1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,044 mi
Last recorded39,044 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto65,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJH 1F
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 39,044 miles

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft UJ has slight play

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 39,044 miles

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

Position lamp not working nearside front & rear not working when headlights turned on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft UJ has slight play

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 38,950 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,929 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 38,928 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure bushes worn (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust rattling

Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

off side and near side upper ball joint dust covers split

Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,908 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 38,908 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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WJH 1F is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJH 1F, 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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WJH 1F is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 10 September 1975.

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