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RXC 8J

1970 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,673 mi
Last recorded50,673 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1970 Daimler Sovereign48,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXC 8J
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 50,673 miles

underside corroded small play in wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2018 50,637 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak from engine, rear diff and steering rack

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

Under side of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2017 50,527 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Under side rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2016 50,411 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Under side rushy

Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,259 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play all (2.5.A.3c)

underside rusty.. slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,098 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,870 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under body starting to corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,632 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 49,607 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,449 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 49,340 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,246 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,098 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 48,859 miles

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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RXC 8J is a 1970 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1970 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 48,692 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 RXC 8J, 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 56 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RXC 8J registered?

RXC 8J is a 1970 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 24 November 1970.

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