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FYB 100K

1971 Daimler Sovereign

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,340 mi
Last recorded67,340 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1971 Daimler Sovereign60,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYB 100K
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 67,340 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s steering rack mounting all new bushes fitted

Fail 8 May 2013 67,528 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering fluid was a bit low

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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FYB 100K is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,685 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FYB 100K, 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 55 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FYB 100K registered?

FYB 100K is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is FYB 100K safe to buy?

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