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LIW 221

1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,679 mi
Last recorded56,679 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto56,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIW 221
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 56,679 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 56,641 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,579 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,556 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,531 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,387 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,273 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 56,241 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,241 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,227 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,215 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 56,203 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Stop lamp not working 29
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
brake binding 29
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LIW 221 is a 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 56,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LIW 221, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LIW 221 registered?

LIW 221 is a 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is LIW 221 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIW 221 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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