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LCJ 917P

1976 Daimler Sovereign

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

78,912 mi
Last recorded78,912 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1976 Daimler Sovereign44,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCJ 917P
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 May 2023 78,912 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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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LCJ 917P is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1976 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 44,776 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 LCJ 917P, 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 50 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LCJ 917P registered?

LCJ 917P is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 6 February 1976.

Is LCJ 917P safe to buy?

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