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TCW 46T

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,542 mi
Last recorded28,542 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCW 46T
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 28,542 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 28,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,710 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 26,873 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 26,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,738 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,706 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,577 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 25,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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TCW 46T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TCW 46T, 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 TCW 46T registered?

TCW 46T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 1 November 1978.

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