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BGP 959X

1981 Daimler Sovereign

Bronze Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,079 mi
Last recorded1,079 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Daimler Sovereign88,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGP 959X
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 1,079 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 99,914 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 99,903 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch to crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion underside vehicle - front and rear lower valances, sills, rear outer arches

handbrake imbalance, requires adjustment

power steering fluid leak from rack unions

Pass 16 Feb 2015 99,883 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,847 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 99,832 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 99,734 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 99,439 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 98,852 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 98,145 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 93,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 97,447 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 96,683 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 96,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 95,701 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 95,701 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 95,031 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 95,031 miles

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

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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BGP 959X is a 1981 Daimler Sovereign in Bronze with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 88,358 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 BGP 959X, 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 45 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BGP 959X is a 1981 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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