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LHV 169X

1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,973 mi
Last recorded74,973 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto64,949 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHV 169X
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 74,973 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 74,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 74,250 miles

front under panel slight corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2007 74,227 miles

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

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

front under panel slight corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2006 72,235 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 69,890 miles

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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LHV 169X is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Silver 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 LHV 169X, 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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What year was LHV 169X registered?

LHV 169X is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 11 January 1982.

Is LHV 169X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHV 169X 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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