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1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
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Mileage
90,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in both rack bushes
How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto?
Based on 1,173 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HVW 816T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 HVW 816T, 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 HVW 816T registered?
HVW 816T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 1 September 1978.
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