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VYW 348S

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,005 mi
Last recorded89,005 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYW 348S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 89,005 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fog lamp switch inop

n/s/ front sill cooroded

shockies rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2019 88,995 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fog lamp switch inop

n/s/ front sill cooroded

shockies rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,553 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 88,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,135 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,034 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 87,764 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 87,656 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 87,618 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 87,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 86,790 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filler cap seals starting to perish. Oil leaks from engin e and transmission. Steering rack moving in mounting rubber bushes. All bushes intact. Nearside front bump stop rubber detached and sitting in side coil spring.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2009 86,790 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filler cap seals starting to perish. Oil leaks from engin e and transmission. Steering rack moving in mounting rubber bushes. All bushes intact. Nearside front bump stop rubber detached and sitting in side coil spring.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 86,444 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 86,153 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 85,551 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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VYW 348S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VYW 348S, 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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VYW 348S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 12 June 1978.

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