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KLJ 345N

1974 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,877 mi
Last recorded60,877 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 1974 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto61,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLJ 345N
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,877 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 60,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

alot of wear in the steering rack bushes attached to front axle

brake servo hose clips corroded and broke

excess corrosion around n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points

Pass 10 Feb 2006 60,840 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 60,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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KLJ 345N is a 1974 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 61,035 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 KLJ 345N, 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 52 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KLJ 345N is a 1974 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 15 November 1974.

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