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GPF 772J

1971 Daimler Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,092 mi
Last recorded95,092 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1971 Daimler Sovereign60,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPF 772J
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,092 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 95,032 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 94,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 94,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front main beam intermitant fault

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 94,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 94,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 94,694 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 94,456 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 94,091 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 93,919 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 93,420 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 93,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 92,493 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 92,111 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake hose ferrule starting to corrode

slight play in nearside front steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2006 91,959 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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GPF 772J is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GPF 772J, 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

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What year was GPF 772J registered?

GPF 772J is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 21 May 1971.

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