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WTU 540R

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,299 mi
Last recorded61,299 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto60,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTU 540R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,299 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,708 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 May 2017 60,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,875 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 59,875 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 13 Jun 2015 56,172 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 56,172 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,747 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 51,723 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 51,444 miles

both front coil springs heavily corroded

corrosion holes front crossmember ends

heavy corrosion front subframe

nearside front brake binding

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,381 miles

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

both nearside brakes binding

both steering rack boots need new clips to small ends

front coil springs corroded

offside front lower ball joint some wear

Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,503 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 49,477 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 49,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 48,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 48,293 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 482,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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WTU 540R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 60,036 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 WTU 540R, 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 49 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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WTU 540R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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