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EHJ 745T

1979 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,688 mi
Last recorded28,688 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto31,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 745T
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 28,688 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 28,588 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 28,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge prematurely worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2023 27,905 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 27,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,174 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,947 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,394 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,907 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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EHJ 745T is a 1979 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 31,906 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 EHJ 745T, 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 47 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 EHJ 745T registered?

EHJ 745T is a 1979 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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