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XCP 133X

1982 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

48,055 mi
Last recorded48,055 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1982 Daimler Sovereign50,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCP 133X
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2018 48,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 48,055 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,057 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2016 48,055 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure rack bushes (2.2.B.1a)

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 48,055 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure rack bushes (2.2.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,056 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 48,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,055 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 48,055 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake pipes at calipers corroded

play at both rear hubs

Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,055 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 48,055 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,055 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,055 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 48,055 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 48,055 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,055 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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XCP 133X is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1982 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 50,766 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XCP 133X, 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 44 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XCP 133X registered?

XCP 133X is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 14 May 1982.

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