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VEH 552G

1969 Daimler Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,258 mi
Last recorded37,258 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1969 Daimler Sovereign47,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEH 552G
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 37,258 miles

Nearside exhaust hitting rear brake caliper

Oil leak gearbox ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rears (2.4.G.2)

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 2 Oct 2017 37,254 miles

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside exhaust hitting rear brake caliper

Oil leak gearbox ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rears (2.4.G.2)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Apr 2016 36,856 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 13 Apr 2016 36,856 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,109 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 36,082 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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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VEH 552G is a 1969 Daimler Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1969 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 47,740 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VEH 552G, 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 57 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VEH 552G registered?

VEH 552G is a 1969 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 3 January 1969.

Is VEH 552G safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEH 552G shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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