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BRU 205Y

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,440 mi
Last recorded65,440 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 205Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 65,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,435 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,386 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 65,382 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2016 65,238 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 65,236 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 65,205 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perrish

Hand brake has low readings & only just met requirements

Near side front brake has slight bind

Near side lower swivel boot has slight split

Pass 6 Nov 2014 65,184 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,125 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 65,065 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,065 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,715 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 64,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 64,644 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight play in steering rack mounting rubber bushes

Fail 21 Oct 2010 64,628 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in both steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 27 Oct 2009 64,503 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 64,476 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 64,412 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 64,276 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 64,107 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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BRU 205Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 72,435 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 BRU 205Y, 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 43 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BRU 205Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 15 February 1983.

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