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KWK 71V

1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,402 mi
Last recorded16,402 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto63,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWK 71V
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,402 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 16,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 16,387 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,387 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 16,370 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 16,273 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

corrosion on osf chassis leg

osf top ball joint has play

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Stop lamp not working 29
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
brake binding 29
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KWK 71V is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 63,338 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 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KWK 71V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 46 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KWK 71V registered?

KWK 71V is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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