CarVerify

Free Car Check

HTK 525F

1968 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,244 mi
Last recorded19,244 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
4 checks still locked for this Daimler
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTK 525F
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
View full Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 19,244 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 18,780 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 18,619 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 18,600 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,455 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 18,333 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 18,233 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,019 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 17,871 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,536 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 17,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2005 17,330 miles

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
Full Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HTK 525F is a 1968 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HTK 525F, 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 58 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HTK 525F?

You can check the full history of HTK 525F by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HTK 525F registered?

HTK 525F is a 1968 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 1 March 1968.

Is HTK 525F safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTK 525F shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HTK 525F have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HTK 525F. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.