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TRX 109S

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

46,537 mi
Last recorded46,537 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRX 109S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 46,537 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 46,537 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 46,448 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 45,967 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 45,775 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 45,492 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 44,876 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 44,600 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 44,379 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,053 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 44,053 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,922 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 43,922 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,761 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 43,761 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,730 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,687 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 43,685 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,622 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 43,497 miles

towbar electrics faulty

Fail 18 Apr 2012 43,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

towbar electrics faulty

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,367 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,202 miles

offside and nearside front top suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,063 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 43,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,998 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 42,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2007 42,971 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 42,858 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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TRX 109S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 TRX 109S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TRX 109S registered?

TRX 109S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 8 June 1978.

Is TRX 109S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRX 109S shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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