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XLG 152R

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,511 mi
Last recorded66,511 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto60,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLG 152R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,511 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both front floors corroded

o/s sill corroded and damaged

o/s/r axle mount corroding

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,277 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,152 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 64,150 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto?

Based on 1,173 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
brake binding 40
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XLG 152R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 60,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XLG 152R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 49 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XLG 152R registered?

XLG 152R is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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