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BLH 234S

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,862 mi
Last recorded65,862 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2006
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLH 234S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2006 65,862 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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BLH 234S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 BLH 234S, 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 BLH 234S registered?

BLH 234S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is BLH 234S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLH 234S shows 1 test 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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