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XPE 526S

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,935 mi
Last recorded79,935 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto60,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPE 526S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 79,935 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 79,379 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,153 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,816 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,430 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 78,222 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,518 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,969 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,543 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,317 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 75,942 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 74,505 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,382 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

only one speed on wipers. offside rack boot small cracks in rubber.

Fail 26 Jul 2007 72,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 72,382 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 71,580 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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XPE 526S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 XPE 526S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XPE 526S?

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What year was XPE 526S registered?

XPE 526S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is XPE 526S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPE 526S shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XPE 526S have outstanding finance?

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