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UPM 426S

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,315 mi
Last recorded21,315 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto44,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPM 426S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2018 21,315 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 21,310 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 19,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 19,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
370
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 85
brake binding 82
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UPM 426S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 44,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UPM 426S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 48 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPM 426S registered?

UPM 426S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 2 March 1978.

Is UPM 426S safe to buy?

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