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LKE 263V

1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,876 mi
Last recorded8,876 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2005
Typical for 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto63,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKE 263V
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2005 8,876 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 8,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor pan corroded but not within any prescribed areas

nearside front wheel arch corroded but not within any prescribed areas

off side inner sill is corroded but not within any prescribed areas

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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LKE 263V is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 63,338 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 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LKE 263V, 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 46 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 LKE 263V registered?

LKE 263V is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is LKE 263V safe to buy?

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