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W678 UDK

1999 Daimler Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

804,768 mi
Last recorded804,768 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW678 UDK
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 804,768 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 804,758 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,724 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 73,065 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,815 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 63,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,702 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,377 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,868 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 52,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 48,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,330 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 43,949 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,949 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,400 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 27 Aug 2008 42,400 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,174 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 39,913 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 38,064 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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W678 UDK is a 1999 Daimler Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W678 UDK, 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 27 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W678 UDK is a 1999 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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