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1 GUW

1969 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

7,014 mi
Last recorded7,014 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
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Vehicle Details

Registration1 GUW
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 7,014 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 6,816 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 5,709 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 May 2014 5,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 5,120 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 4,850 miles

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED TO CORRECT UEVEN TYRE WEAR

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2012 4,850 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED TO CORRECT UEVEN TYRE WEAR

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 4,362 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 4,056 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 2,743 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 2,099 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 1,533 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 1,531 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside top and bottom ball joint rubbers torn

wiper swept area inconsistant

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Stop lamp not working 29
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
brake binding 29
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1 GUW is a 1969 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 GUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 57 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1 GUW is a 1969 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 1 April 1969.

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