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PPX 290S

1978 Daimler Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,308 mi
Last recorded66,308 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign61,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPX 290S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,308 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 66,143 miles

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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PPX 290S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 61,366 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 PPX 290S, 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 48 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PPX 290S?

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What year was PPX 290S registered?

PPX 290S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 17 March 1978.

Is PPX 290S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPX 290S shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PPX 290S have outstanding finance?

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