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YPM 946T

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,674 mi
Last recorded6,674 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPM 946T
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 6,674 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 6,215 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 6,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jan 2009 6,169 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 6,130 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 6,122 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 5,484 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto?

Based on 1,173 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
brake binding 40
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YPM 946T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 58,310 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 LWB Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YPM 946T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 48 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YPM 946T registered?

YPM 946T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 20 October 1978.

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The MOT history for YPM 946T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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