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GFA 420N

1974 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,265 mi
Last recorded14,265 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1974 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto61,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFA 420N
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2007 14,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,106 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 12 Jun 2006 14,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 13,851 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto?

Based on 1,173 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
brake binding 40
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GFA 420N is a 1974 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 61,035 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 4.2 LWB Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFA 420N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 52 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GFA 420N registered?

GFA 420N is a 1974 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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