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XLU 463X

1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Bronze Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,994 mi
Last recorded61,994 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto64,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLU 463X
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,994 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,886 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 57,929 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 57,919 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 55,231 miles

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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XLU 463X is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Bronze with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLU 463X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XLU 463X?

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What year was XLU 463X registered?

XLU 463X is a 1982 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is XLU 463X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLU 463X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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