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KAU 721V

1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,470 mi
Last recorded39,470 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto63,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAU 721V
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 39,470 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 39,460 miles

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification large hole nsf wing (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective all 4 head light reflectors worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear valance rotten and holed

Pass 26 Sep 2018 39,358 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 38,530 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,804 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,729 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 35,728 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 33,759 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,475 miles

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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KAU 721V is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 63,338 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 KAU 721V, 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 46 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KAU 721V is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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The MOT history for KAU 721V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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