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ABA 188T

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,743 mi
Last recorded48,743 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABA 188T
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,743 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,716 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,665 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,623 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,501 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 48,622 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 48,513 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 48,406 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto?

Based on 1,173 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
brake binding 40
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ABA 188T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 58,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABA 188T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 48 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABA 188T registered?

ABA 188T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 12 September 1978.

Is ABA 188T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABA 188T shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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