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FRA 272L

1973 Daimler Sovereign

Beige Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,219 mi
Last recorded91,219 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1973 Daimler Sovereign48,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRA 272L
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 91,219 miles

general corrosion

various welding repairs

Fail 25 Mar 2014 91,217 miles

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

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure 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)

general corrosion

various welding repairs

Pass 9 Feb 2013 90,436 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 89,546 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 88,603 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 88,600 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

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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FRA 272L is a 1973 Daimler Sovereign in Beige with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 48,419 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 FRA 272L, 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 53 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FRA 272L registered?

FRA 272L is a 1973 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 6 July 1973.

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