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KIJ 4884

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Black Other 4235cc
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MOT Status

Tests0 (0 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIJ 4884
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine4,235cc

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How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto?

Based on 1,173 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
brake binding 40
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KIJ 4884 is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Black with a 4,235cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 0 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 58,310 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 LWB Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KIJ 4884, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 48 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KIJ 4884 registered?

KIJ 4884 is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 17 June 1978.

Is KIJ 4884 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIJ 4884 shows 0 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KIJ 4884 have outstanding finance?

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