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XJS 777X

1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,253 mi
Last recorded39,253 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto64,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 777X
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,253 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 39,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,208 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 39,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 38,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dampness around fuel pipe at rear

radiatoor crossmember corroded badly

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,770 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 38,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,492 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 38,270 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
370
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 85
brake binding 82
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XJS 777X is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 64,949 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XJS 777X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 44 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XJS 777X is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 22 June 1982.

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