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KHM 975W

1981 Daimler Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,619 mi
Last recorded40,619 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1981 Daimler Sovereign88,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHM 975W
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,619 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 40,618 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside outer main beam not working

Pass 13 May 2009 38,280 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 36,666 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 36,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KHM 975W is a 1981 Daimler Sovereign in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KHM 975W, 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

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What year was KHM 975W registered?

KHM 975W is a 1981 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is KHM 975W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHM 975W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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