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L991 JAV

1993 Daimler Sovereign

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,282 mi
Last recorded169,282 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Daimler Sovereign84,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL991 JAV
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 169,282 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 169,282 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r door sticking

Pass 19 Oct 2009 167,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

offside front shock absorber signs of oil around top and inner wing could be oiled to prevent noise

offside rear door unable to open from outside

Pass 24 Sep 2008 163,222 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal brake pipes nuts and unions corroded

offside rear fog lamp lens damage

rear number plate damage

Pass 26 Sep 2007 158,223 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

metal brake pipes nuts and unions corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension and or hubs slight play

offside rear lamp lens damage

signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 24 Sep 2007 158,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

metal brake pipes nuts and unions corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension and or hubs slight play

offside rear lamp lens damage

signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2006 154,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play & rough in operation.

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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L991 JAV is a 1993 Daimler Sovereign in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 84,740 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 L991 JAV, 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 33 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L991 JAV registered?

L991 JAV is a 1993 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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