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OUA 868P

1976 Daimler Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

52,215 mi
Last recorded52,215 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1976 Daimler Sovereign44,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUA 868P
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 52,215 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 51,101 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 49,306 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 49,306 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 49,282 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,094 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 48,643 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 47,858 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 47,214 miles

Minor oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jul 2016 46,408 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both fronts (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Vehicle underside coated in underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2015 45,750 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 45,237 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 44,681 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 44,311 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 43,907 miles

Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leaks

Pass 19 Jul 2010 43,336 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,915 miles

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

slight play on o/s & n/s diff bearings

Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,045 miles

o/s/rear tyre slightly out of shape some wear rear axle

Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,177 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,439 miles

siight play in rear axle

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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OUA 868P is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUA 868P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OUA 868P registered?

OUA 868P is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 6 April 1976.

Is OUA 868P safe to buy?

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