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A591 VUV

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,734 mi
Last recorded70,734 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA591 VUV
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 70,734 miles

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,616 miles

steering rack bushes/mounts have play but not excessive

Fail 13 Dec 2013 70,616 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering rack bushes/mounts have play but not excessive

Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,715 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear valance has corrosion and o/s outer sill has corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2011 64,268 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 61,975 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,144 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front numberplate cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,104 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,776 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 48,960 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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A591 VUV is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A591 VUV, 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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What year was A591 VUV registered?

A591 VUV is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A591 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A591 VUV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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