MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,819 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f chassis holed
o/s/r floor pan holed
o/s/r inner arch holed
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?
Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TFL 504S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 44,702 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 TFL 504S, 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 48 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of TFL 504S?
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What year was TFL 504S registered?
TFL 504S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 January 1978.
Is TFL 504S safe to buy?
The MOT history for TFL 504S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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