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FYB 420T

1978 Daimler Sovereign

Beige Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

874 mi
Last recorded874 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign61,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYB 420T
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 874 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH SIDES AT JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam CAUSES DIP BEAM TO GO OUT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH SIDES AT JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

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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FYB 420T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign in Beige with a 4,235cc 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 FYB 420T, 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

How do I check the history of FYB 420T?

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What year was FYB 420T registered?

FYB 420T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 9 November 1978.

Is FYB 420T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYB 420T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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