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VAD 279S

1977 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,002 mi
Last recorded24,002 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign56,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAD 279S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 24,002 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 23,795 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 23,515 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 23,342 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 23,139 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 22,920 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 22,640 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,505 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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VAD 279S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VAD 279S, 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.

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What year was VAD 279S registered?

VAD 279S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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The MOT history for VAD 279S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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