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BLH 929S

1978 Daimler Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,813 mi
Last recorded61,813 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign61,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLH 929S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,813 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 61,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 61,719 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 61,719 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 61,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 61,355 miles

advise slight play rear hubs

hc reading close to limit

slight perrishing on brake hoses

Pass 6 Oct 2012 61,314 miles

advise hc reading close to limit

advise slight play nsr and osr bearings

slight perrishing on perrishing on brake hoses

Pass 17 Jul 2007 6,010 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 59,632 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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BLH 929S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BLH 929S, 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 BLH 929S registered?

BLH 929S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 8 March 1978.

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