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XUY 999M

1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Maroon Petrol 4325cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,527 mi
Last recorded2,527 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto56,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUY 999M
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,325cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 2,527 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 15 May 2014 2,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 May 2013 2,523 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 2,522 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 2,520 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 2,509 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 2,247 miles

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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XUY 999M is a 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Maroon with a 4,325cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 56,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUY 999M, 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 53 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 XUY 999M registered?

XUY 999M is a 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 24 October 1973.

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The MOT history for XUY 999M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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