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UPJ 306S

1978 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

96,320 mi
Last recorded96,320 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign61,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPJ 306S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 96,320 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front suspension rebound rubbers broken away

both rear tyres have light cracks in tread patterns

nearside body seal has slight corrosion

nearside front tyre bald on outer tread pattern

nearside front tyre down to 3mm on outer tread pattern

slight crack in front no. plate

Fail 20 May 2015 96,320 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front suspension rebound rubbers broken away

both rear tyres have light cracks in tread patterns

nearside body seal has slight corrosion

nearside front tyre bald on outer tread pattern

nearside front tyre down to 3mm on outer tread pattern

slight crack in front no. plate

Fail 24 Sep 2013 96,317 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside radiator mount has excessive corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2012 96,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 96,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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UPJ 306S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 UPJ 306S, 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.

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What year was UPJ 306S registered?

UPJ 306S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 November 1978.

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