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1611 XJ

1971 Daimler Sovereign

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,212 mi
Last recorded56,212 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Daimler Sovereign60,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1611 XJ
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 56,212 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 56,211 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 56,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 56,200 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 56,168 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 56,168 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 56,151 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,903 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,475 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 55,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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1611 XJ is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,685 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 1611 XJ, 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 55 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1611 XJ registered?

1611 XJ is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is 1611 XJ safe to buy?

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