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SOV 166

1979 Daimler Sovereign

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

33,637 mi
Last recorded33,637 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOV 166
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 33,637 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 33,637 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 33,541 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 33,432 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 33,267 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 33,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 33,012 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 32,998 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 30,658 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,822 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,425 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 29,424 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight exhaust blow [middle]

Pass 12 Aug 2013 29,141 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,090 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 29,090 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,021 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 29,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 28,128 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,640 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 24,970 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,635 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 21,910 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 21,664 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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SOV 166 is a 1979 Daimler Sovereign in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SOV 166, 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

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What year was SOV 166 registered?

SOV 166 is a 1979 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is SOV 166 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOV 166 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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