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EYK 972J

1971 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,244 mi
Last recorded73,244 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1971 Daimler Sovereign60,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYK 972J
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,244 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,237 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,232 miles

baulkhead corroded slightly

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2012 73,230 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,221 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 73,221 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 73,214 miles

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

corrosion to offside front wing/valance

differential oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,193 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 73,191 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 73,182 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 73,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside fuel tank has fuel stains

Pass 22 Jun 2006 73,116 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 73,116 miles

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.

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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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.

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