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10 XJ

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

86,377 mi
Last recorded86,377 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto60,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 XJ
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 86,377 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 81,158 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 81,151 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. wont secure in uprigt position (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,234 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 78,600 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 77,618 miles

Fuel cap seal - slightly deteriated.

Fail 6 Jul 2017 77,616 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Main & Dipped beam. (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel cap seal - slightly deteriated.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,665 miles

Fuel cap seals deteriating.

Fail 15 Jul 2016 74,665 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap seals deteriating.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 73,441 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 73,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 71,345 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 71,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 66,774 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,496 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 65,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 65,346 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,793 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 62,786 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2009 60,756 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 60,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 May 2008 60,675 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 60,675 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 May 2007 60,640 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 60,640 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 60,500 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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10 XJ is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 60,640 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 10 XJ, 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 49 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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10 XJ is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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