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YDW 70K

1972 Daimler Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,676 mi
Last recorded94,676 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Daimler Sovereign49,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDW 70K
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 94,676 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has general corrosion.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,656 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,531 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 94,531 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 94,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 94,305 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 94,305 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 93,352 miles

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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YDW 70K is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDW 70K, 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 YDW 70K registered?

YDW 70K is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 17 March 1972.

Is YDW 70K safe to buy?

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