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XUC 636T

1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

55,144 mi
Last recorded55,144 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto58,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUC 636T
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 LWB Auto
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2008 55,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

All brake hoses are in poor condition, some metal ferrules are corroded and the front brake imbalance may be due to a faulty hose. New hoses strongly recommended

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

OSR tyre sidewalls starting to crack, all tyres appear to be year 2000 construction. IE 8years old.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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XUC 636T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 58,310 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 LWB Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XUC 636T, 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 48 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 XUC 636T registered?

XUC 636T is a 1978 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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