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JBW 855Y

1983 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,405 mi
Last recorded39,405 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign68,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 855Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2017 39,405 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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JBW 855Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 68,778 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 JBW 855Y, 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 43 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 JBW 855Y?

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What year was JBW 855Y registered?

JBW 855Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JBW 855Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 855Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JBW 855Y have outstanding finance?

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