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VDP 151S

1978 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

87,379 mi
Last recorded87,379 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign61,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDP 151S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 87,379 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 87,379 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 87,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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VDP 151S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 61,366 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VDP 151S, 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 48 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 VDP 151S registered?

VDP 151S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 26 May 1978.

Is VDP 151S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDP 151S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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