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YNE 959L

1973 Daimler Sovereign

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,560 mi
Last recorded116,560 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 Daimler Sovereign48,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNE 959L
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 116,560 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 116,542 miles

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.

77.4%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
brake binding 76
Headlamp not working on main beam 68
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YNE 959L?

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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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