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BWX 55S

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Bronze Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,613 mi
Last recorded74,613 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWX 55S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 74,613 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 74,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust not fitted correctly lying up against brake caliper n/s/r (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Sep 2015 73,442 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 72,189 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 70,600 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,763 miles

Both front wheel arches have slight corrosion

Vehicle heavily undersealed not allowing a full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,123 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 69,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 68,851 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 68,245 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,717 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 67,276 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 66,830 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 66,389 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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BWX 55S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Bronze with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BWX 55S, 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 BWX 55S registered?

BWX 55S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 17 May 1978.

Is BWX 55S safe to buy?

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