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VMY 666S

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,078 mi
Last recorded17,078 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto44,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMY 666S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2025 17,078 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 15,643 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 15,605 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 1,504 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 14,229 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
370
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 85
brake binding 82
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VMY 666S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 44,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VMY 666S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 48 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VMY 666S?

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What year was VMY 666S registered?

VMY 666S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is VMY 666S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMY 666S shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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