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XJX 721V

1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

70,471 mi
Last recorded70,471 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto31,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJX 721V
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 70,471 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight Play in Steering Rack

Fail 11 Apr 2008 70,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight Play in Steering Rack

Fail 11 Apr 2008 70,419 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Slight Play in Steering Rack

Pass 13 Apr 2007 69,684 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 69,680 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 69,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Stop lamp not working 29
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
brake binding 29
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XJX 721V is a 1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 31,471 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 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XJX 721V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XJX 721V registered?

XJX 721V is a 1979 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 26 October 1979.

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