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DLT 559J

1971 Daimler Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,410 mi
Last recorded62,410 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 Daimler Sovereign60,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLT 559J
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 62,410 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 60,752 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 60,126 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 60,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,278 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 58,365 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,227 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,585 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,083 miles

advanced wear rear hubs

Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,041 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,441 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,900 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 50,927 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,814 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 50,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 50,129 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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DLT 559J is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1971 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,685 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLT 559J, 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 55 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DLT 559J?

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What year was DLT 559J registered?

DLT 559J is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 20 May 1971.

Is DLT 559J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLT 559J 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.

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