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XLJ 508S

1978 Daimler Sovereign

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

60,836 mi
Last recorded60,836 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign61,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 508S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 60,836 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 60,826 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 60,814 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage fouling power steering pipe (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 60,804 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,481 miles

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.

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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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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