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GYA 888Y

1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,730 mi
Last recorded33,730 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto64,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYA 888Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 33,730 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 33,380 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 31,502 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,397 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 31,361 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 31,199 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 31,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 31,192 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 31,023 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 30,883 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,480 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 30,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front fog in op

Pass 26 Feb 2010 29,687 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,417 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 29,417 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 29,213 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,930 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 28,930 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,612 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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GYA 888Y is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 64,949 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 GYA 888Y, 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 44 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 GYA 888Y registered?

GYA 888Y is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 3 November 1982.

Is GYA 888Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYA 888Y shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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