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GYY 348W

1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,527 mi
Last recorded89,527 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto63,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 348W
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 89,527 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 89,512 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black number plates (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black number plates (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 89,413 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 89,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 89,370 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 89,218 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,776 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,344 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 88,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2014 88,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

the r/n/s brake is slightly binding

Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,268 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 88,198 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

r/n/s brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Sep 2011 88,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 88,190 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,114 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 88,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 87,909 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 87,875 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall, not through to reinforcing.

nearside steering rack rubber mounting starting to split

Pass 31 Jul 2006 87,558 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 87,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Stop lamp not working 29
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
brake binding 29
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GYY 348W is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 63,338 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 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYY 348W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 46 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GYY 348W is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 19 September 1980.

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