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PYU 263R

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,150 mi
Last recorded6,150 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto60,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYU 263R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 6,150 miles

Offside Front Floor slight corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2022 6,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor slight corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 4,517 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 4,507 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 4,507 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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PYU 263R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 60,640 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PYU 263R, 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 49 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 PYU 263R registered?

PYU 263R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 27 April 1977.

Is PYU 263R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYU 263R 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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