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WOV 13T

1978 Daimler Sovereign

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,829 mi
Last recorded66,829 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign61,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOV 13T
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,829 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear wheels binding slightly

offside front knock stop missing

Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,832 miles

Battery Insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,806 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 66,806 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play rear wish bones

Pass 26 Aug 2009 66,747 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 66,747 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion to offside door pillar by offside door front hinge

front flexi hoses starting to perish

nearside front washer jet low

oil leak on engine

oil starting to burn oil at high revs

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2008 56,720 miles

Oil leak

boith front subframe bushes starting to split

ex offside rear tail pipe corroded

offside rear brake discs corroded

offside rear bumper loose

Pass 7 Jun 2007 66,536 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 66,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 May 2006 66,474 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 66,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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WOV 13T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WOV 13T, 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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What year was WOV 13T registered?

WOV 13T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 November 1978.

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