MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Power steering component leaking steering rack pipe fluid pipe joint area (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill / floor pan repair plate welding not a continuous bead of weld (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg next to antiroll bar bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / floor pan excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan repair plate not a continuous bead of weld (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower wheel arch / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Multiply points of slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Both rear wheels have slight play in
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox and rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Front shock (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Rear shock (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight play in o/s track rod
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight play in steering rack bushes
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Slight play in steering rack arms
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Slight movement in steering rack bushes
Slight play in steering rack arms
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
n/s/r sub frame mounting slightly perished
How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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TAL 891R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 60,640 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 4.2 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAL 891R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 49 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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TAL 891R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 20 May 1977.
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