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LHK 701P

1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,708 mi
Last recorded62,708 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHK 701P
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 62,708 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 62,707 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 62,375 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

battery insercure

both rear brakes binding slightly

possible fault with wiper switch

rear tyres starting to crack

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 701P is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 61,424 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LHK 701P, 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 50 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LHK 701P registered?

LHK 701P is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 19 February 1976.

Is LHK 701P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHK 701P shows 3 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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