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TNU 451X

1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Bronze Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,117 mi
Last recorded11,117 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto62,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNU 451X
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2012 11,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,117 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 10,924 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 10,924 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 10,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 10,382 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 10,145 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 9,832 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 9,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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TNU 451X is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Bronze with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 62,146 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 TNU 451X, 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 45 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 TNU 451X registered?

TNU 451X is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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