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RYP 937Y

1983 Daimler Sovereign

Black Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,311 mi
Last recorded66,311 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign68,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYP 937Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 66,311 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 65,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,600 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 63,600 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 63,556 miles

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 937Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign in Black with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RYP 937Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RYP 937Y?

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What year was RYP 937Y registered?

RYP 937Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RYP 937Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYP 937Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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