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TAO 401S

1977 Daimler Sovereign

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,287 mi
Last recorded74,287 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign56,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAO 401S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 74,287 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2024 71,757 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 69,252 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 68,216 miles

front brakes sticking slightly & n/s rear

Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,209 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 68,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 68,156 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 68,091 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 67,876 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack showing slight signs of leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2006 67,745 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 67,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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TAO 401S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 56,070 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 TAO 401S, 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 49 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TAO 401S?

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What year was TAO 401S registered?

TAO 401S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 26 September 1977.

Is TAO 401S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAO 401S shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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