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EYD 777T

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,075 mi
Last recorded33,075 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYD 777T
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,075 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 33,056 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,668 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 27,618 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 24,721 miles

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

emissions now just meet mot spec

Pass 1 Nov 2006 24,721 miles

emissions now just meet mot spec

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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EYD 777T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EYD 777T, 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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EYD 777T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 1 November 1978.

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