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1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
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ExpiredMileage
66,117 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both rear brake discs pitted
nearside of steering rack has slight wear
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear brake discs pitted
nearside of steering rack has slight wear
nearside of steering rack has slight wear
nearside rear brake disc corroded
offside rear brake disc corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside of steering rack has slight wear
nearside rear brake disc corroded
offside rear brake disc corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
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)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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YVF 347S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 YVF 347S, 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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YVF 347S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 11 May 1978.
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