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HWR 552T

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Pink Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,082 mi
Last recorded45,082 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWR 552T
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 45,082 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2016 44,818 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer edges of tread.

Fail 4 May 2016 44,817 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 44,238 miles

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.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 43,924 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,105 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 42,158 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 40,778 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,629 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,354 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 39,347 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 39,339 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 39,332 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 39,030 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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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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