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VLJ 463S

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,124 mi
Last recorded75,124 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto44,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLJ 463S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2017 75,124 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 74,924 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,753 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 74,512 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,328 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,131 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

the rear tyres are worn on the edges,still legal.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,710 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 73,135 miles

both rear tyres are badly worn on edges,still legal.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 72,772 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 72,473 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 72,097 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 71,764 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
370
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 85
brake binding 82
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VLJ 463S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 44,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLJ 463S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 48 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLJ 463S registered?

VLJ 463S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 2 February 1978.

Is VLJ 463S safe to buy?

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