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PPY 880M

1974 Daimler Sovereign

Red Other 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,942 mi
Last recorded108,942 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1974 Daimler Sovereign34,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPY 880M
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 108,942 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 108,022 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign?

Based on 3,476 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
brake binding 76
Headlamp not working on main beam 68
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PPY 880M is a 1974 Daimler Sovereign in Red with a 4,235cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 34,615 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PPY 880M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 52 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PPY 880M?

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What year was PPY 880M registered?

PPY 880M is a 1974 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 7 March 1974.

Is PPY 880M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPY 880M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PPY 880M have outstanding finance?

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