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PES 237Y

1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,765 mi
Last recorded33,765 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto64,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPES 237Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2024 33,765 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 33,618 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 33,599 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2011 33,590 miles
Pass 23 May 2010 33,459 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2008 33,445 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2007 33,409 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2006 32,897 miles

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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PES 237Y is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 64,949 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PES 237Y, 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 44 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PES 237Y registered?

PES 237Y is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 24 November 1982.

Is PES 237Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PES 237Y shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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