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EFX 152T

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,105 mi
Last recorded63,105 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 152T
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 63,105 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,102 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 52,912 miles

both rear wheel bearings have play

o/s/r exhaust box leaking

play to limit in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 4 Aug 2016 52,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel bearings have play

o/s/r exhaust box leaking

play to limit in n/s/f lower ball joint

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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EFX 152T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFX 152T, 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 EFX 152T registered?

EFX 152T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is EFX 152T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFX 152T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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