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GSK 955L

1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,624 mi
Last recorded43,624 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto39,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSK 955L
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 43,624 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 43,456 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 43,334 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 43,334 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,070 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,765 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 42,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,522 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 42,429 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,313 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,195 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,078 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,001 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,835 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto?

Based on 1,173 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
brake binding 40
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GSK 955L is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 39,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GSK 955L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 50 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GSK 955L is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 16 February 1976.

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