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VRO 428M

1974 Daimler Sovereign

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,153 mi
Last recorded19,153 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1974 Daimler Sovereign34,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRO 428M
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 19,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2022 19,151 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake clevis joint insecure r cilp missing (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 18,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 18,367 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 18,201 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 17,903 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 17,626 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 17,051 miles

slight moisture around fuel tank?

slight play to front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jun 2014 16,759 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 28 May 2013 15,921 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,582 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,593 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 13,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 12,458 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 11,097 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 9,641 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 5,251 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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VRO 428M is a 1974 Daimler Sovereign in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1974 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 34,615 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 VRO 428M, 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 52 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRO 428M registered?

VRO 428M is a 1974 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 11 February 1974.

Is VRO 428M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRO 428M shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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