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DYF 233J

1970 Daimler Sovereign

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,514 mi
Last recorded61,514 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1970 Daimler Sovereign48,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYF 233J
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,514 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective bush worn causing movement ()

Fail 23 Aug 2021 61,514 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper missing both front wipers missing (3.4 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective bush worn causing movement ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 61,490 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all the tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,478 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 61,473 miles

Fuel system component leaking carburator (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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DYF 233J is a 1970 Daimler Sovereign in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 48,692 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 DYF 233J, 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 56 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DYF 233J registered?

DYF 233J is a 1970 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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