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GYH 854N

1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

56,655 mi
Last recorded56,655 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto51,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYH 854N
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2007 56,655 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

gear box mount split

Pass 17 Feb 2006 55,160 miles

Offside & nearside rear tyre sidewalls surface perished.

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Right hand middle exhaust silencer corroded & has been repaired.Not blowing at time of testing.

Fail 7 Feb 2006 55,160 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside & nearside rear tyre sidewalls surface perished.

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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GYH 854N is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 51,746 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 GYH 854N, 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 51 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GYH 854N registered?

GYH 854N is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 1 March 1975.

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The MOT history for GYH 854N shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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