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LFR 133T

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,995 mi
Last recorded75,995 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFR 133T
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 75,995 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING AT EDGES.

L/H/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

L/H/R FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING.

R/H OUTER SILL HOLED AT FRONT.

R/H/R BOOT WELL SECTION HOLED.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 74,459 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 74,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LFR 133T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFR 133T, 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 LFR 133T registered?

LFR 133T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is LFR 133T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFR 133T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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