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DAM 420X

1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

15,894 mi
Last recorded15,894 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto64,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAM 420X
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 15,894 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Aug 2021 15,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2020 15,806 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2019 15,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 15,390 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 15,147 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 14,877 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 14,350 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 14,113 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 13,855 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Oct 2010 13,648 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 13,244 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 12,602 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 12,158 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,568 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
370
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 85
brake binding 82
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DAM 420X is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 64,949 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DAM 420X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 44 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DAM 420X registered?

DAM 420X is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 5 January 1982.

Is DAM 420X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAM 420X shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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