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JKK 949Y

1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Bronze Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,217 mi
Last recorded132,217 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto64,949 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKK 949Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 132,217 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 131,744 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 131,346 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 131,322 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 130,675 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 130,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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JKK 949Y is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Bronze with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JKK 949Y, 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 JKK 949Y registered?

JKK 949Y is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 25 November 1982.

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The MOT history for JKK 949Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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