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VNV 700W

1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,544 mi
Last recorded50,544 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto62,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNV 700W
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight top and bottom play in both rear wheels

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,541 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 49,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear exhaust slight blow

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Stop lamp not working 29
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
brake binding 29
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VNV 700W is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 62,146 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VNV 700W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 45 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VNV 700W registered?

VNV 700W is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 9 January 1981.

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The MOT history for VNV 700W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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