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TYY 865S

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,159 mi
Last recorded2,159 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto60,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYY 865S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 2,159 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 97,634 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,652 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,696 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 88,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,618 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 88,502 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 88,217 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 88,059 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 87,857 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 87,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 21 May 2007 87,756 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 87,689 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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TYY 865S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TYY 865S, 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 TYY 865S registered?

TYY 865S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 14 October 1977.

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The MOT history for TYY 865S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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