MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
alternator belt slack
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))
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))
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))
offside headlight glass cracked but secure
nearside headlight glass cracked
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RYP 899Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for RYP 899Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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