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BUT 939Y

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Gold Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,209 mi
Last recorded123,209 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2007
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUT 939Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2007 123,209 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 123,206 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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BUT 939Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Gold with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BUT 939Y, 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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What year was BUT 939Y registered?

BUT 939Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 25 March 1983.

Is BUT 939Y safe to buy?

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