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JDK 73N

1975 Daimler Sovereign

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

35,365 mi
Last recorded35,365 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1975 Daimler Sovereign51,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDK 73N
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2024 35,365 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across front cross member (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering column to rack (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box clamp damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

steering col movement in and out

steering rack mount bushes worn

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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JDK 73N is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1975 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 51,449 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 JDK 73N, 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 51 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JDK 73N is a 1975 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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