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MKX 505P

1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,026 mi
Last recorded69,026 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto51,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKX 505P
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,026 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,478 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,435 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 67,435 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 67,035 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all bushes slightly perashed

under body serface corrision to front suspenshion componants

Fail 1 Jul 2010 67,035 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all bushes slightly perashed

under body serface corrision to front suspenshion componants

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto?

Based on 1,173 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
brake binding 40
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MKX 505P is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 51,746 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 LWB Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MKX 505P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 51 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MKX 505P registered?

MKX 505P is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 1 December 1975.

Is MKX 505P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKX 505P shows 6 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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