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1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,777 mi
Last recorded107,777 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto64,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURL 480Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 107,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 107,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork bush's worn (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork bush's worn (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 106,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2019 106,745 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2018 105,718 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 105,337 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 105,300 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 104,930 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 104,930 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 104,914 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 104,172 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 103,346 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s wiper blade splitting

two rear tyres tread cracking no inner cord showing

Pass 9 Apr 2009 103,346 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s wiper blade splitting

two rear tyres tread cracking no inner cord showing

Pass 13 Jun 2007 103,012 miles

two rear tyres tread cracking

front panel corroding

Centre Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 102,104 miles

front two wheels small top to bottom movement

two rear tyres side walls started to crack and o/f rear tyre tread cracking

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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URL 480Y is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 URL 480Y, 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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URL 480Y is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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