6127PE - DAIMLER SOVEREIGN VANDEN PLAS
MOT: ExemptGB
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The Daimler Sovereign Vanden Plas is a distinguished luxury vehicle renowned for its craftsmanship and elegance. Often referred to simply as the Daimler Sovereign Vanden Plas, this model exemplifies British automotive refinement, blending traditional luxury with modern engineering. Manufactured during the late 20th century, it reflects Daimler’s commitment to quality and sophistication, with the Vanden Plas designation indicating a high level of bespoke detailing and comfort. Key features include a refined chassis, plush interior appointments, and a smooth, powerful engine that delivers a distinguished driving experience. As a product of Daimler, a marque with a storied history in luxury motoring, the Sovereign Vanden Plas remains a symbol of timeless elegance and engineering excellence.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
A 1981 Daimler Sovereign Vanden Plas, registration number 6127PE, registered in August 1981, with a blue exterior. The vehicle is powered by a 4,235cc petrol engine. It is currently MOT exempt and has a valid MOT until 30 June 2025, with the latest test conducted on 1 July 2024. The recorded mileage is 76,610 miles. The car is taxed and has no advisory notes from the latest MOT. No information on CO2 emissions is available.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
12
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 01 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,610 mi
Expires: 30 June 2025
Failed - 23 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,594 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop wipers not tested (8.2.3)
- Major Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box blowing (7.1.2)
- Advisory Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- Advisory Oil leak bad oil leaks
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed - 10 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,524 mi
Expires: 09 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored inner face (3.5.1i)
- Advisory intermittent fault with headlight switch
- Advisory minor damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
- Advisory Spare tyre defective
- Advisory handbrake performance poor
Failed - 10 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,524 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split,perished (4.1.D.1b)
- Major rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored inner face (3.5.1i)
- Advisory intermittent fault with headlight switch
Passed - 18 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,344 mi
Expires: 30 June 2016
Passed - 01 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,260 mi
Expires: 30 June 2015
Passed - 17 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,888 mi
Expires: 20 June 2014
Passed - 15 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,488 mi
Expires: 20 June 2013
Failed - 13 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,488 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 21 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,825 mi
Expires: 20 June 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed - 17 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,825 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Major Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Major Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 04 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,638 mi
Expires: 08 June 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Failed - 04 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,638 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Passed - 09 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,827 mi
Expires: 08 June 2010
Failed - 09 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,827 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failed - 29 April 2008 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,417 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Dangerous Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Major Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed - 29 April 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,417 mi
Expires: 28 April 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed - 19 April 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,867 mi
Expires: 23 April 2008
Failed - 18 April 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,867 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failed - 24 April 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,231 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Passed - 24 April 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,231 mi
Expires: 23 April 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for 6127PE?
This vehicle is MOT exempt.
What is the tax status of 6127PE?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2025.
What are the specifications of 6127PE?
This is a 1981 DAIMLER SOVEREIGN VANDEN PLAS in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 4235cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of 6127PE?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.