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LHK 300Y

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,612 mi
Last recorded80,612 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHK 300Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,612 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,920 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,890 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 78,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 78,336 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 78,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake binding O/s and N/s rear (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,301 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 78,215 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,889 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 77,258 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 77,161 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 77,020 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 76,777 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 76,057 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
370
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 85
brake binding 82
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LHK 300Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 72,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LHK 300Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 43 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LHK 300Y registered?

LHK 300Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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