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YVV 163W

1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,349 mi
Last recorded90,349 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto63,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVV 163W
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,349 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 90,347 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 90,211 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 90,209 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 89,502 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 89,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 88,606 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 88,604 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 87,869 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 87,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 87,270 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Stop lamp not working 29
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
brake binding 29
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YVV 163W is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 63,338 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 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YVV 163W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 46 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YVV 163W registered?

YVV 163W is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 14 October 1980.

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