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1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
steering rack gaiters have a small cut
How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto?
Based on 1,173 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XPW 880S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 XPW 880S, 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 XPW 880S registered?
XPW 880S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 1 March 1978.
Is XPW 880S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XPW 880S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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