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COW 333K

1972 Daimler Sovereign

Beige Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

7,377 mi
Last recorded7,377 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Daimler Sovereign49,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOW 333K
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 7,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 7,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 places (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nsr exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 7,264 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 places (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nsr exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 6,746 miles

all coil springs corroded

steering rack retaining bushes slight wear

Fail 20 Feb 2015 6,745 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

steering rack retaining bushes slight wear

Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,948 miles

FRONT /REAR SUBFRAMES VERY RUSTY VEHICLE NOT USED

Pass 16 Mar 2012 5,546 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 5,066 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 4,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 4,534 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 4,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

front registration plate cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2008 4,261 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

front registration plate cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2007 4,028 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 4,028 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 4,027 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 3,587 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign?

Based on 3,476 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
brake binding 76
Headlamp not working on main beam 68
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COW 333K is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign in Beige with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1972 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 49,666 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying COW 333K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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COW 333K is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 29 March 1972.

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