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YYT 155T

1979 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Bronze Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

85,453 mi
Last recorded85,453 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2006
Typical for 1979 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto31,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYT 155T
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1979
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2006 85,453 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YYT 155T is a 1979 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Bronze with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1979 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 31,906 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 YYT 155T, 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 47 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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YYT 155T is a 1979 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 7 February 1979.

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