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LTP 979R

1976 Daimler Sovereign

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,807 mi
Last recorded44,807 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 1976 Daimler Sovereign44,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTP 979R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 44,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight Oil Leaking From Differential

Slight Oil leaking From Transmission

Pass 12 Nov 2018 44,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover Slightly Damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 44,668 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,604 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,168 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,715 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 43,715 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,370 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,261 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 43,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,743 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,697 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight engine oil leak

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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LTP 979R is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1976 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 44,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LTP 979R, 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 50 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LTP 979R registered?

LTP 979R is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 15 October 1976.

Is LTP 979R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTP 979R shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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