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ARF 530T

1979 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,222 mi
Last recorded42,222 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARF 530T
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 42,222 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 41,148 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 38,885 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 36,285 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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ARF 530T is a 1979 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ARF 530T, 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 47 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARF 530T?

You can check the full history of ARF 530T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ARF 530T registered?

ARF 530T is a 1979 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is ARF 530T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARF 530T shows 4 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 ARF 530T have outstanding finance?

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