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EKL 875Y

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

168,002 mi
Last recorded168,002 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKL 875Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2008 168,002 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

corrosion to front lower body panel

corrosion to ns front outer sill section

corrosion to ns front wing panel

corrosion to os front lower wheelarch

corrosion to rear boot floor paneling

oil leak from rear differential and very close to rear discs

surface corrosion to ns front coil spring

surface corrosion to os front coil spring

Pass 20 Jun 2006 164,946 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 164,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside mian beam len chipped

rear body panel rusted

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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EKL 875Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 EKL 875Y, 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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What year was EKL 875Y registered?

EKL 875Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 7 January 1983.

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