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VBY 284L

1973 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,842 mi
Last recorded55,842 miles
Recorded on14 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Daimler Sovereign48,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 284L
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 May 2017 55,842 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 55,429 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,906 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2013 54,577 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2012 54,343 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 53,853 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2009 53,595 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2008 53,025 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2007 52,737 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 52,528 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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VBY 284L is a 1973 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 48,419 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 VBY 284L, 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 53 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VBY 284L?

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What year was VBY 284L registered?

VBY 284L is a 1973 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is VBY 284L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 284L shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VBY 284L have outstanding finance?

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