MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,244 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
engine oil leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
baulkhead corroded slightly
engine oil leak
Nearside 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 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
baulkhead corroded slightly
engine oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
engine oil leak
nearside baulkhead rusty
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
engine oil leak
nearside baulkhead rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to offside front wing/valance
differential oil leak
engine oil leak
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
front valance corroded
offside front wheel hub noisy
signs of fuel staines at offside rear fuel tank area
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
front valance corroded
offside front wheel hub noisy
signs of fuel staines at offside rear fuel tank area
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
front valance rusty
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside fuel tank has fuel stains
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign?
Based on 3,476 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EYK 972J is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 EYK 972J, 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.
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What year was EYK 972J registered?
EYK 972J is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 19 May 1971.
Is EYK 972J safe to buy?
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