1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto 4.2L Petrol · OAV 558R
1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto (4.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 1976. Recorded mileage 61,901 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- DAIMLER SOVEREIGN 4.2 AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1976 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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OAV 558R Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/05/2026
- 61,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OAV 558R MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto (OAV 558R) between May 2026 and May 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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