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RYP 899Y

1983 Daimler Sovereign

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,672 mi
Last recorded105,672 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYP 899Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 105,672 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

alternator belt slack

Pass 22 Jul 2022 105,562 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 105,462 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 105,524 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 105,426 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 105,035 miles

offside headlight glass cracked but secure

Pass 25 Jan 2007 103,889 miles

nearside headlight glass cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2006 102,828 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 102,805 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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RYP 899Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 68,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYP 899Y, 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 43 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RYP 899Y registered?

RYP 899Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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