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UYX 55S

1978 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,206 mi
Last recorded34,206 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign61,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYX 55S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2023 34,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign?

Based on 3,476 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
brake binding 76
Headlamp not working on main beam 68
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UYX 55S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 61,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UYX 55S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 48 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UYX 55S registered?

UYX 55S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 20 January 1978.

Is UYX 55S safe to buy?

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Does UYX 55S have outstanding finance?

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