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WYD 374S

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,346 mi
Last recorded57,346 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto60,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYD 374S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,346 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 57,296 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

near side front upper rear most bush has slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2010 55,827 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,417 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 54,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,469 miles

Coolant leak

fuel tank cap rubbers perished

Fail 12 Nov 2008 51,469 miles

Coolant leak

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

fuel tank cap rubbers perished

Pass 20 Dec 2007 51,225 miles

n/s and o/s front brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing.

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing.

slight play in steering rack arms n/s and o/s.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 51,220 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s rear tyre tread low and rubber cracking/splitting showing signs of age.

slight play in steering rack arms.

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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WYD 374S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WYD 374S, 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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WYD 374S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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