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RTA 855H

1969 Daimler Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,672 mi
Last recorded69,672 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1969 Daimler Sovereign47,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTA 855H
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 69,672 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 69,667 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both r/suspension tie bars, f/mount locking devices missing

Fail 11 Jul 2008 69,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 69,275 miles

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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RTA 855H is a 1969 Daimler Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1969 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 47,740 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 RTA 855H, 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 57 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RTA 855H registered?

RTA 855H is a 1969 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 19 August 1969.

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