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VUU 727S

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,810 mi
Last recorded66,810 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUU 727S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 66,810 miles

o/s front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight corrosion beside rear tow bar mounting

Fail 11 Aug 2009 66,809 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 65,893 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Aug 2007 65,083 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 65,083 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 64,093 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 64,093 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto?

Based on 1,173 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
brake binding 40
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VUU 727S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 58,310 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 4.2 LWB Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VUU 727S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 48 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VUU 727S registered?

VUU 727S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 3 February 1978.

Is VUU 727S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUU 727S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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