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1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
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ExpiredMileage
84,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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