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FDG 751T

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Bronze Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,172 mi
Last recorded51,172 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDG 751T
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 51,172 miles

Slight power stearing leak! rear exhaust box blowing slightly at join!

Pass 23 Mar 2011 48,034 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,795 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,142 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2008 43,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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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FDG 751T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Bronze with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FDG 751T, 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 FDG 751T registered?

FDG 751T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 23 November 1978.

Is FDG 751T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDG 751T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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