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LYG 879P

1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,393 mi
Last recorded2,393 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto65,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYG 879P
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2017 2,393 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 2,356 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 2,328 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 2,238 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 2,219 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 2,043 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 1,991 miles

handbrake performance just passed test

Pass 19 Aug 2010 1,960 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 1,928 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 5 Sep 2008 1,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f top and bottom ball joints grease covers split

Pass 11 Sep 2007 1,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f and n/s/f top and bottom ball joints grease covers split

Pass 22 Aug 2006 1,659 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
370
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 85
brake binding 82
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LYG 879P is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 65,259 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LYG 879P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 51 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LYG 879P registered?

LYG 879P is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 17 October 1975.

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