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OLC 698

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,142 mi
Last recorded52,142 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2007
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLC 698
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,142 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 46,437 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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OLC 698 is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OLC 698, 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 OLC 698 registered?

OLC 698 is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 6 May 1978.

Is OLC 698 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLC 698 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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