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VDJ 34L

1972 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,716 mi
Last recorded55,716 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto5,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDJ 34L
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,716 miles

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

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four front joints (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 55,707 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and jacking point front (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill stop end under wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2006 55,538 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 55,538 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Stop lamp not working 29
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
brake binding 29
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VDJ 34L is a 1972 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 5,770 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 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VDJ 34L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VDJ 34L registered?

VDJ 34L is a 1972 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 5 September 1972.

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