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YPD 736T

1978 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,377 mi
Last recorded61,377 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign61,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPD 736T
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2007 61,377 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 613,374 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign?

Based on 3,476 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
brake binding 76
Headlamp not working on main beam 68
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YPD 736T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 61,366 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YPD 736T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 48 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YPD 736T registered?

YPD 736T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is YPD 736T safe to buy?

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