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PYT 574R

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,477 mi
Last recorded15,477 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto60,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYT 574R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 15,477 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 15,477 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 14,806 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 14,803 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise,metal covers for rear inner drive shaft couplings require replacement and secured.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 14,044 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 14,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 13,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 13,737 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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PYT 574R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 60,036 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 PYT 574R, 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 49 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 PYT 574R registered?

PYT 574R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 4 February 1977.

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