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XLJ 112Y

1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Gold Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,357 mi
Last recorded110,357 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2006
Typical for 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto64,949 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 112Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2006 110,357 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2006 110,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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XLJ 112Y is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Gold with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XLJ 112Y, 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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What year was XLJ 112Y registered?

XLJ 112Y is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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