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KYD 277V

1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,895 mi
Last recorded14,895 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto31,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYD 277V
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 14,895 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 14,890 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front flexiable brake hoses have become soft with age

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,092 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 14,009 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 14,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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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KYD 277V is a 1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 31,471 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 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KYD 277V, 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 47 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 KYD 277V registered?

KYD 277V is a 1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 3 August 1979.

Is KYD 277V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYD 277V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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