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TVP 673Y

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,005 mi
Last recorded41,005 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVP 673Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 41,005 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 40,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 40,940 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 40,918 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 40,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 40,827 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 40,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 40,669 miles

Front clamp loose

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint clamp (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 40,523 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,285 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,175 miles

slight blow middle exhaust boxs

Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,011 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Dec 2010 39,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 39,991 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 39,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads low

Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,967 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,860 miles

dust cover split on o/s front top ball joint

Fail 22 Dec 2008 39,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

dust cover split on o/s front top ball joint

Pass 21 Dec 2007 39,653 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Dec 2006 39,419 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 39,419 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

outer edge wear on n/s fronttyre †dust cover split on o/s front top ball joint

Pass 29 Dec 2005 39,042 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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TVP 673Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 72,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVP 673Y, 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 43 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TVP 673Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 4 February 1983.

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