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TLF 305R

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,556 mi
Last recorded56,556 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto60,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLF 305R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 56,556 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,513 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 55,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,592 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto?

Based on 1,173 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
brake binding 40
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TLF 305R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 60,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TLF 305R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 49 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TLF 305R registered?

TLF 305R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 1 May 1977.

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