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A560 VOJ

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Gold Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,835 mi
Last recorded95,835 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA560 VOJ
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 95,835 miles

Corrosion underside & body

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 95,803 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,724 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some corrosion in the body work

Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2019 95,440 miles

Parking brake travel

Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,995 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 94,736 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 94,038 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 93,659 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2012 93,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2011 92,858 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 91,273 miles

Offside rear silencer is very close to floor.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Sep 2010 91,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Advise both rear tyres be replaced due to age and condition.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear silencer is very close to floor.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 77,840 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 77,835 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 75,658 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 75,632 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 75,594 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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A560 VOJ is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Gold with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 72,435 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 A560 VOJ, 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 43 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A560 VOJ is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 16 September 1983.

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