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SOC 705S

1977 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,355 mi
Last recorded84,355 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign56,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOC 705S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 84,355 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 83,722 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 83,505 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 83,252 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 82,106 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 81,092 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 80,682 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 80,324 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 80,324 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2017 79,924 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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SOC 705S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 56,070 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 SOC 705S, 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 49 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SOC 705S registered?

SOC 705S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 11 August 1977.

Is SOC 705S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOC 705S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SOC 705S have outstanding finance?

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