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WUO 277V

1980 Daimler Sovereign

Yellow Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,294 mi
Last recorded85,294 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Daimler Sovereign57,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUO 277V
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 85,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 84,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 83,408 miles

rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,895 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 72,502 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,104 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,615 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,980 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 59,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 59,980 miles

Slight play in both rear hubs

Fail 11 Jul 2007 59,980 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

near side front tyre perished

off side rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 23 Mar 2007 59,979 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f inner brake pad low

rear brake pads low

slight play at rear wheels , wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jun 2006 59,909 miles

Advise -- hand brake just reaching minimum requirement

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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WUO 277V is a 1980 Daimler Sovereign in Yellow with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 57,330 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 WUO 277V, 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 46 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WUO 277V registered?

WUO 277V is a 1980 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 9 January 1980.

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