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TFX 883R

1977 Daimler Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,988 mi
Last recorded69,988 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign56,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFX 883R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,988 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,179 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 69,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

front shock absorber bushes worn/deteriorating

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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TFX 883R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 56,070 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 TFX 883R, 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 49 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TFX 883R registered?

TFX 883R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is TFX 883R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFX 883R shows 3 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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