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VLP 730S

1977 Daimler Sovereign

Cream Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,602 mi
Last recorded56,602 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign56,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLP 730S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2025 56,602 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 56,571 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

parking brake performance just meeting minimum limit

Pass 24 Jan 2017 55,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 53,884 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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VLP 730S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign in Cream with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLP 730S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VLP 730S?

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What year was VLP 730S registered?

VLP 730S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 11 August 1977.

Is VLP 730S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLP 730S shows 4 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 VLP 730S have outstanding finance?

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