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VBD 201R

1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,349 mi
Last recorded84,349 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto39,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBD 201R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 84,349 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 84,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 84,087 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 83,888 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 82,826 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 82,020 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 82,020 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 80,905 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 80,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto?

Based on 1,173 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
brake binding 40
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VBD 201R is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 39,788 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBD 201R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 50 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VBD 201R is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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