MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,836 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage fouling power steering pipe (2.1.4 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign?
Based on 3,476 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XLJ 508S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1978 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 61,366 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 XLJ 508S, 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 48 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of XLJ 508S?
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What year was XLJ 508S registered?
XLJ 508S is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 5 January 1978.
Is XLJ 508S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XLJ 508S shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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