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UJW 925S

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,674 mi
Last recorded93,674 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJW 925S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 93,674 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 93,184 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 90,939 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 90,515 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 90,606 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 89,591 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 88,400 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2005 88,384 miles
Fail 14 May 2005 74,243 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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UJW 925S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UJW 925S, 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 UJW 925S registered?

UJW 925S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 17 February 1978.

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The MOT history for UJW 925S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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