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BLJ 292Y

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Gold Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

11,227 mi
Last recorded11,227 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 292Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 11,227 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 11,210 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked across screw fixing. (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 11,149 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2023 11,024 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 10,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 10,893 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 10,584 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 10,477 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 10,431 miles

battery and terminals loose in its housing

brake fluid level low

Pass 26 Jun 2015 9,863 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 9,114 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 9,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 8,513 miles

o/s wiper loose-held on by split pin

oil around o/s of engine/steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2013 8,507 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wiper loose-held on by split pin

oil around o/s of engine/steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2012 7,931 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 7,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 7,751 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s headlamp on low limit

Pass 9 Nov 2009 6,347 miles

coolant leak engine core plug located in block rear of starter motor area

Fail 9 Nov 2009 6,347 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant leak engine core plug located in block rear of starter motor area

Fail 10 Jul 2008 6,240 miles

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

all tyres starting to perish

nearside washer poor

stickers in screen

Pass 10 Jul 2008 6,240 miles

all tyres starting to perish

nearside washer poor

stickers in screen

Pass 19 Jul 2007 5,777 miles

headlight aims on highest level †co at idle is high †o/s wiper clip has a temporary repair

Pass 21 Jul 2006 5,444 miles

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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BLJ 292Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Gold with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BLJ 292Y, 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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BLJ 292Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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