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XJI 2090

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,443 mi
Last recorded146,443 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 2090
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 146,443 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 145,836 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 144,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 144,917 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 143,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear brake calliper seals deteriorated nearside and offside

Pass 7 May 2019 142,575 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC WORN

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 141,334 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 139,044 miles

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

rear brake discs different thickness

Fail 9 May 2017 139,032 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake discs different thickness

Pass 16 May 2016 136,043 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 133,931 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 132,124 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 103,654 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 129,111 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 128,302 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 126,507 miles

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 125,209 miles

nearside front lower suspension joint boot split

offside track rod end boot split

Pass 24 Apr 2008 123,490 miles

Oil leak

rubber boot split offside lower joint

Fail 24 Apr 2008 123,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rubber boot split offside lower joint

Pass 26 Apr 2007 121,735 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 119,398 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 119,398 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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XJI 2090 is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 72,435 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 XJI 2090, 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 43 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XJI 2090 is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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