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SDX 340J

1971 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,010 mi
Last recorded14,010 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1971 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto44,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDX 340J
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2007 14,010 miles

slight play in rack steering mount rack bushes wearing ;n/s floor to sill corroding ;n/s rear sill filled due to damage not corrosion ;n/s bottom ball joint cover missing

Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,021 miles

slight play in rack ;steering rack mount bushes wearing ;nj/s rear shock weaping ;n/s floor to sill corroding ;n/s rear sill filled due to damage not corrosion ;n/s bottom ball joint cover missing ;o/s front inner arch corroding

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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SDX 340J is a 1971 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 44,111 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 SDX 340J, 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 55 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 SDX 340J registered?

SDX 340J is a 1971 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is SDX 340J safe to buy?

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