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VGH 979F

1968 Daimler Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,850 mi
Last recorded60,850 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1968 Daimler Sovereign62,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGH 979F
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,850 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,630 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,426 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 60,249 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,613 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,569 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,074 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,508 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,863 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,124 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 56,801 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,661 miles

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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VGH 979F is a 1968 Daimler Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1968 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,104 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 VGH 979F, 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 58 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 VGH 979F registered?

VGH 979F is a 1968 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 3 May 1968.

Is VGH 979F safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGH 979F shows 12 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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