21 Model Years Analyzed
Daimler Sovereign 42
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1971-1985), based on 62 DVSA recorded tests.
87.1%
Average Pass Rate
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Model Years
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Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
1983 Daimler Sovereign 42 MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
1 tests
1 tests
18 tests
1 tests
2 tests
1 tests
2 tests
5 tests
1 tests
9 tests
1 tests
3 tests
3 tests
3 tests
3 tests
1 tests
2 tests
1 tests
2 tests
1 tests
1 tests
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- 2A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- 3Emissions levels exceed default limits
- 4The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- 5A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Daimler Sovereign 42?
The Daimler Sovereign 42 has an average 87.1% MOT pass rate across model years 1971 to 1985, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Daimler Sovereign 42?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Daimler Sovereign 42 across all years are: windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than â½ not functioning in the case of led, emissions levels exceed default limits. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Daimler Sovereign 42 year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Daimler Sovereign 42 model years.