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JFL 622Y

1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

60,678 mi
Last recorded60,678 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto64,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 622Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 60,678 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 60,678 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 79,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 79,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear bumper not fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2006 79,918 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear bumper not fitted

rear exhaust silencer clamp loose

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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JFL 622Y is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JFL 622Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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JFL 622Y is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 4 August 1982.

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