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KJY 428

1955 Daimler Conquest/century

Maroon Petrol 2433cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,898 mi
Last recorded55,898 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1955 Daimler Conquest/century41,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJY 428
MakeDaimler
ModelConquest/century
Year1955
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,433cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,898 miles

Adv ise: both sides front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 55,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,891 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 55,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,898 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 55,898 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 55,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Daimler Conquest/century?

Based on 517 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
275
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 17
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
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KJY 428 is a 1955 Daimler Conquest/century in Maroon with a 2,433cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1955 Daimler Conquest/century models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 41,540 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 Conquest/century fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJY 428, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Conquest/century typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 71 years old, this Daimler Conquest/century is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJY 428 registered?

KJY 428 is a 1955 Daimler Conquest/century, first registered on 2 June 1955.

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