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WVC 640S

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,859 mi
Last recorded73,859 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto60,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVC 640S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2007 73,859 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 73,859 miles

Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brakes binding slightly

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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WVC 640S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 60,640 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WVC 640S, 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 49 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 WVC 640S registered?

WVC 640S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 4 November 1977.

Is WVC 640S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVC 640S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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