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DKR 161Y

1982 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,101 mi
Last recorded47,101 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1982 Daimler Sovereign50,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKR 161Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2022 47,101 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 47,002 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign?

Based on 3,476 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
brake binding 76
Headlamp not working on main beam 68
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DKR 161Y is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 50,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DKR 161Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 44 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DKR 161Y?

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What year was DKR 161Y registered?

DKR 161Y is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 23 November 1982.

Is DKR 161Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKR 161Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DKR 161Y have outstanding finance?

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