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TVC 804R

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

20,225 mi
Last recorded20,225 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto60,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVC 804R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 20,225 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 20,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Nearside Centre Section (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 18,325 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2017 18,322 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 11,337 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine missfire

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 8,341 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 8,339 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 8,320 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 8,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 8,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 3,509 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
370
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 85
brake binding 82
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TVC 804R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TVC 804R, 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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What year was TVC 804R registered?

TVC 804R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 10 June 1977.

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