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VWD 777X

1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,896 mi
Last recorded37,896 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto84,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWD 777X
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2026 37,896 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 37,415 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 37,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 36,866 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,800 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,799 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,795 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 36,795 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 36,790 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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VWD 777X is a 1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 84,642 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 VWD 777X, 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 45 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VWD 777X registered?

VWD 777X is a 1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is VWD 777X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWD 777X shows 9 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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