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ODV 395P

1976 Daimler Sovereign

Red Petrol 4236cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,296 mi
Last recorded25,296 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1976 Daimler Sovereign44,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODV 395P
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,236cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2019 25,296 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Belt not locking in stalk (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Nearside not working (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working Nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers, belt twisted (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 25,282 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 25,282 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 25,232 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,874 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 24,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear reversing light not working

Pass 22 Dec 2008 24,535 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,534 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,697 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign?

Based on 3,476 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
brake binding 76
Headlamp not working on main beam 68
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ODV 395P is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign in Red with a 4,236cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 44,776 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ODV 395P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 50 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ODV 395P registered?

ODV 395P is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 13 February 1976.

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