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YGW 478S

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,871 mi
Last recorded32,871 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto60,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGW 478S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,871 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,609 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 29,609 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,618 miles

rear tyres cracking

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2014 28,611 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,517 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre worn on edge

various oil leaks

Pass 14 Dec 2011 28,308 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 27,847 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edge

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on edge

various oil leaks

Fail 16 Dec 2010 27,847 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 27,443 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,962 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,398 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 26,391 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 25,676 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 25,670 miles

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.

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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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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YGW 478S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 28 September 1977.

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