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HUM 778T

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,718 mi
Last recorded65,718 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUM 778T
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 65,718 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 65,718 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 65,186 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 65,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f floor corroded and holed but its outside test area

Pass 27 May 2006 62,057 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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HUM 778T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HUM 778T, 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

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What year was HUM 778T registered?

HUM 778T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is HUM 778T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUM 778T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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