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JJD 328W

1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,286 mi
Last recorded50,286 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto62,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJD 328W
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 50,286 miles

rear tyres age cracking

slight exhaust leak

Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,739 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,283 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 46,253 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Not operating (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 46,055 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 46,054 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,299 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,999 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 41,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,383 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Nov 2011 41,378 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,998 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,426 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 37,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 37,503 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 37,503 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Stop lamp not working 29
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
brake binding 29
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JJD 328W is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 62,146 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JJD 328W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 45 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JJD 328W is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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