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MKL 822W

1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,480 mi
Last recorded97,480 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto63,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKL 822W
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 97,480 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 97,480 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside (8.2.2)

Body panels corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2015 97,480 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 97,084 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 97,078 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 95,357 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 90,715 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,971 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 80,413 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 73,155 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,910 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 60,171 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 53,461 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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MKL 822W is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MKL 822W, 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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MKL 822W is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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