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TLY 540M

1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,385 mi
Last recorded53,385 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto56,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLY 540M
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 53,385 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,385 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,385 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST DETIORATED

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

STEERING RACK BUSHES DETIORATED SLIGHTELY

Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,339 miles

STEERING RACK MOUNT BUSHES WORN

Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,256 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,951 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front bump stop broken away from lower arm

Fail 25 Sep 2009 45,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front bump stop broken away from lower arm

Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,924 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Stop lamp not working 29
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
brake binding 29
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TLY 540M is a 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 56,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TLY 540M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TLY 540M registered?

TLY 540M is a 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 20 November 1973.

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