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XHW 446H

1970 Daimler Sovereign

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,242 mi
Last recorded37,242 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 1970 Daimler Sovereign48,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHW 446H
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 37,242 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (rack) (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 37,235 miles

Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 37,189 miles

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2015 36,981 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 31 Aug 2013 36,869 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear no plate lens cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2012 36,749 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsr lens& No. plate lens cracked,s\rack flexing on mountings,slight blow on exh system,osf bump stop loose,2x dunlop er70vr15 & 2x 205-70-15 slight movement osr h\brgs.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 36,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsr lens& No. plate lens cracked,s\rack flexing on mountings,slight blow on exh system,osf bump stop loose,2x dunlop er70vr15 & 2x 205-70-15 slight movement osr h\brgs.

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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XHW 446H is a 1970 Daimler Sovereign in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 48,692 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 XHW 446H, 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 56 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XHW 446H registered?

XHW 446H is a 1970 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 6 July 1970.

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