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JFC 118N

1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,945 mi
Last recorded15,945 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto51,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFC 118N
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 15,945 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 15,929 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 15,908 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 15,868 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 15,327 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 14,865 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 14,758 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 14,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,379 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,202 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,015 miles

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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JFC 118N is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 51,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JFC 118N, 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 51 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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What year was JFC 118N registered?

JFC 118N is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 31 March 1975.

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