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HJD 428K

1972 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,288 mi
Last recorded2,288 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1972 Daimler Sovereign49,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJD 428K
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 2,288 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

front crossmember corroded

o/s inner high beam not working

rear brake disc's corroded

steering rack oily

underside corroded/rusty in most areas

Fail 16 Nov 2012 2,288 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

front crossmember corroded

n/s/f chassis/floor/sill corroded

o/s inner high beam not working

rear brake disc's corroded

steering rack oily

underside corroded in most areas

Pass 21 Jan 2011 1,728 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 130 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 111 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 49,666 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 49,666 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

Front seat belts in poor condition †

Front to rear metal brake pipe is rusty

N/s top swivle boot is split

N/s/f coil spring seat has been welded

N/s/f tyre wall is perished

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Under side has had a lot of welding done

Water leak from engine

Fail 30 Jan 2006 9,655 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front to rear brake pipe rusty †seat belt webbing in poor condition †corrssion under bonet n/s †Alot of welding done under vehicle. †

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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HJD 428K is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1972 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 49,666 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 HJD 428K, 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 54 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJD 428K is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 4 July 1972.

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