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SYC 378L

1972 Daimler Sovereign

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,065 mi
Last recorded64,065 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Daimler Sovereign49,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYC 378L
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 64,065 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 61,645 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 60,539 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 58,787 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 57,282 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 54,713 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,008 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,694 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,118 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,856 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,351 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,011 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 41,011 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,644 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear suspension bushes are slightly perished

corrosion to nsr inner arch

play in both rear swivle joints

slight corrosion to underbody in places

slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

vehicle uderbody heavily coverd in underseal

Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,581 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear swivle joints

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 3 Jun 2010 40,581 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear swivle joints

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 38,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2007 38,442 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 38,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust knock

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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SYC 378L is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SYC 378L, 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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What year was SYC 378L registered?

SYC 378L is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 28 November 1972.

Is SYC 378L safe to buy?

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