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1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
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ExpiredMileage
45,082 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Both rear tyres perished on outer edges of tread.
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split to cords on outer edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both rear tyres tearing on outer edge of tread
Offside and nearside front chassis corroding
Exhaust system deteriorated.
Fluid leak from steering rack area.
N/S Centre and rear silencers deteriorated and blowing.
N/S/F Upper and lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated/damaged.
O/S/F Inner wing area coroded.
O/S/F Upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated.
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
N/S rear floor to sill corroded
O/S front floor corroded
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
N/S rear floor corroded
O/S front floor corroded
O/S rear inner wheel arch corroded
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s front floor corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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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HWR 552T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Pink with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 HWR 552T, 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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HWR 552T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 15 September 1978.
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