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JLU 278N

1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,109 mi
Last recorded32,109 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto65,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLU 278N
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2024 32,109 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 31,206 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 29,560 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,608 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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JLU 278N is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 65,259 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 JLU 278N, 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 51 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 JLU 278N registered?

JLU 278N is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 June 1975.

Is JLU 278N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLU 278N shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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