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TVU 636K

1972 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,884 mi
Last recorded33,884 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Daimler Sovereign49,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVU 636K
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 33,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear exhaust back box slight leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 33,883 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 33,883 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,877 miles

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

Carbs need balancing. General engine tune up.

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 33,877 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Air leak on engine intake

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 33,873 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 33,867 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Gearbox mount needs replacing

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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TVU 636K is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TVU 636K, 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 TVU 636K registered?

TVU 636K is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 6 March 1972.

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