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KAO 505P

1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,469 mi
Last recorded57,469 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto65,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAO 505P
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 57,469 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,909 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 55,361 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,361 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 30 May 2012 53,586 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 53,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,531 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 53,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 53,530 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 53,530 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 May 2007 53,530 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 53,530 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 51,153 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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KAO 505P is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KAO 505P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KAO 505P registered?

KAO 505P is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is KAO 505P safe to buy?

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