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A464 MKK

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,007 mi
Last recorded171,007 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA464 MKK
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 171,007 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 170,931 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 170,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 169,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

excessive corrosion along rear valance/boot floor'but not in prescribed area

Pass 1 Jul 2011 164,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

boot floor corroded and holed

front crossmember heavily corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2011 164,619 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

boot floor corroded and holed

front crossmember heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 161,252 miles

Oil leak

rear boot floor corroded near bumper

Fail 9 Jun 2010 161,248 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear boot floor corroded near bumper

Pass 25 Jun 2009 160,249 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 160,249 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2008 159,051 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 159,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

SURFACE CORROSION IN BOTH SILLS AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER . WATER LEAK UNDER RAD.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 158,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 157,933 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 157,933 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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A464 MKK is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 72,435 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A464 MKK, 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 43 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A464 MKK is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 14 October 1983.

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