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EGT 868T

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,023 mi
Last recorded60,023 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGT 868T
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,023 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 60,019 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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EGT 868T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 LWB Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGT 868T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EGT 868T?

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What year was EGT 868T registered?

EGT 868T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 15 September 1978.

Is EGT 868T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGT 868T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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