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VDG 848X

1982 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,806 mi
Last recorded57,806 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Daimler Sovereign50,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDG 848X
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 57,806 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 56,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting brackets, Rubber starting to delaminate.

Fail 2 Feb 2021 56,120 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting brackets, Rubber starting to delaminate.

Pass 23 Dec 2019 54,523 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 54,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre-cracking within tread

Offside Rear tyre-cracking within tread

Pass 14 Nov 2018 54,233 miles

little reserve travel on park brake

Pass 18 Feb 2017 54,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 54,226 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 53,894 miles

underside of car very dry and flakey

Fail 25 Jun 2014 53,890 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake pads scorched

underside of car very dry and flakey

Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,781 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,699 miles

rear exaust clamp exsesivly corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 May 2010 52,224 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 50,948 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 50,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play nearside front wheel bearing.

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,890 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 49,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

steering rack worn offside and nearside.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,368 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres worn inner edges

some corrosion offside rear wheel arch

steering rack mounting bushes perished

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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VDG 848X is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1982 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 50,766 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 VDG 848X, 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 44 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 VDG 848X registered?

VDG 848X is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 28 January 1982.

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The MOT history for VDG 848X shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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