MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,412 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
battery insecure
How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign?
Based on 3,476 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VPK 820S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VPK 820S, 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.
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How do I check the history of VPK 820S?
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What year was VPK 820S registered?
VPK 820S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 14 April 1978.
Is VPK 820S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VPK 820S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VPK 820S have outstanding finance?
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