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VUT 221S

1978 Daimler Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,695 mi
Last recorded53,695 miles
Recorded on30 May 2006
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign61,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUT 221S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 May 2006 53,695 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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VUT 221S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 61,366 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 VUT 221S, 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 48 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VUT 221S registered?

VUT 221S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is VUT 221S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUT 221S shows 1 test 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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