MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (lack of use?) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brakes corroded/coated (1.1.11 (c))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and rear has slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside has slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, OSF and OSR tyres slightly perished (lack of use?) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underside has slight corrosion and has been coated with rustproofing
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS and OS (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working NSF and OSF (3.4 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (lack of use?) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brakes corroded/coated (1.1.11 (c))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and rear has slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside has slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, OSF and OSR tyres slightly perished (lack of use?) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underside has slight corrosion and has been coated with rustproofing
How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign?
Based on 3,476 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YNE 959L is a 1973 Daimler Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 48,419 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YNE 959L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Daimler Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YNE 959L registered?
YNE 959L is a 1973 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 9 April 1973.
Is YNE 959L safe to buy?
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