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DTL 266X

1982 Daimler Sovereign

Bronze Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,429 mi
Last recorded38,429 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1982 Daimler Sovereign50,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTL 266X
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 38,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2010 38,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 38,424 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 38,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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DTL 266X is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign in Bronze with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 50,766 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 DTL 266X, 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 44 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DTL 266X registered?

DTL 266X is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 26 March 1982.

Is DTL 266X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTL 266X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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