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HJD 440K

1972 Daimler Sovereign

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,463 mi
Last recorded96,463 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Daimler Sovereign49,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJD 440K
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 96,463 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 95,200 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 92,437 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 90,879 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 89,363 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 86,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 84,666 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 82,742 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,499 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 81,496 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 80,303 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 78,042 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 74,414 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 72,064 miles

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

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

oil leak

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 440K is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 HJD 440K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJD 440K registered?

HJD 440K is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 25 May 1972.

Is HJD 440K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJD 440K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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