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UBJ 205X

1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,120 mi
Last recorded76,120 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto62,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBJ 205X
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,120 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 76,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 75,457 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 73,728 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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UBJ 205X is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 UBJ 205X, 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 UBJ 205X registered?

UBJ 205X is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 15 August 1981.

Is UBJ 205X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBJ 205X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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