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YPA 46S

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Bronze Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,094 mi
Last recorded86,094 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto60,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPA 46S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1977
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,094 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 86,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,851 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 85,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2006 85,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
370
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 85
brake binding 82
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YPA 46S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Bronze with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 60,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YPA 46S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 49 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YPA 46S registered?

YPA 46S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 18 November 1977.

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