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GDT 515J

1971 Daimler Sovereign

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,866 mi
Last recorded85,866 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1971 Daimler Sovereign60,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDT 515J
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2024 85,866 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 85,335 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 85,167 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 84,639 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 84,329 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

n/s/f/ sill corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,992 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 83,604 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,251 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 82,310 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 81,982 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,766 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 78,837 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in offside and nearside rear driveshaft inner universal joints.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 75,685 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GDT 515J is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,685 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDT 515J, 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 55 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDT 515J registered?

GDT 515J is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 5 March 1971.

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