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OPW 638P

1975 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,636 mi
Last recorded43,636 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1975 Daimler Sovereign51,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPW 638P
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,636 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 43,636 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 42,084 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 42,084 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,359 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,871 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 37,778 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 37,295 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 37,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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OPW 638P is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 51,449 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 OPW 638P, 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 51 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPW 638P registered?

OPW 638P is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is OPW 638P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPW 638P shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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