MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front wheel bearings slight noise
front cross member slight corrosion
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
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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YKV 400S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 44,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 YKV 400S, 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 48 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of YKV 400S?
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What year was YKV 400S registered?
YKV 400S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 5 April 1978.
Is YKV 400S safe to buy?
The MOT history for YKV 400S shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YKV 400S have outstanding finance?
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