MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,871 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
rear tyres cracking
Oil leak
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
offside rear tyre wearing on edges
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
offside rear tyre wearing on edges
rear tyres cracking
nearside front tyre worn on edge
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside rear tyre worn on edge
various oil leaks
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside frount tyre wearing slightly on edge
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside rear tyre wearing slightly on edge
various oil leaks
nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edge
offside rear tyre wearing slightly on edge
various oil leaks
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edge
offside rear tyre wearing slightly on edge
various oil leaks
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
coolant leaking
throttle pedal getting stuck
How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?
Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YGW 478S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YGW 478S, 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 YGW 478S registered?
YGW 478S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 28 September 1977.
Is YGW 478S safe to buy?
The MOT history for YGW 478S shows 15 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.
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