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LYF 860X

1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

63,847 mi
Last recorded63,847 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2005
Typical for 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto62,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYF 860X
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2005 63,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

excessive corrosion on nearside front outer sill panel, but not in a prescribed area

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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LYF 860X is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 62,146 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 LYF 860X, 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 45 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 LYF 860X registered?

LYF 860X is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 1 December 1981.

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