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KDY 499

1981 Daimler Sovereign

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,375 mi
Last recorded69,375 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2006
Typical for 1981 Daimler Sovereign88,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDY 499
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2006 69,375 miles

HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MEETS PASS LIMIT

NEARSIDE FLOOR AND CHASSIS HAS COROSION HOLES OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREAS

Fail 15 Feb 2006 69,375 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign?

Based on 3,476 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
brake binding 76
Headlamp not working on main beam 68
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KDY 499 is a 1981 Daimler Sovereign in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 88,358 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KDY 499, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 45 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KDY 499?

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What year was KDY 499 registered?

KDY 499 is a 1981 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 23 January 1981.

Is KDY 499 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDY 499 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KDY 499 have outstanding finance?

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