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TGY 938

1957 Daimler Conquest/century

Black Petrol 2433cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,364 mi
Last recorded45,364 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1957 Daimler Conquest/century44,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGY 938
MakeDaimler
ModelConquest/century
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,433cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 45,364 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play detected in steering system and it would appear that the steering system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 31 May 2012 45,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play detected in steering system and it would appear that the steering system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 31 May 2011 45,180 miles

Slight play in offside front king pin.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 May 2011 45,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Slight play in offside front king pin.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,703 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 44,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 44,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,020 miles

front brakes inbalanced

backings sills and localised other body areas corroded to excess advise repair not in prescribed area (separate chassis) plus no seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 15 May 2006 43,713 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Conquest/century?

Based on 517 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
275
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 17
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
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TGY 938 is a 1957 Daimler Conquest/century in Black with a 2,433cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1957 Daimler Conquest/century models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 44,475 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 Conquest/century fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGY 938, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Conquest/century typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 69 years old, this Daimler Conquest/century is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TGY 938?

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What year was TGY 938 registered?

TGY 938 is a 1957 Daimler Conquest/century, first registered on 1 January 1957.

Is TGY 938 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGY 938 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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