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JYR 345K

1972 Daimler Sovereign

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,747 mi
Last recorded51,747 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Daimler Sovereign49,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYR 345K
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,747 miles

steering rack bushes worn but not excessive

Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,621 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 51,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,111 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,764 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 49,618 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,436 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 49,412 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 49,404 miles

front flexi brake hose end's starting to corrode

near side front tyre starting to crack

off side rear tyer starting to crack

Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,404 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 49,404 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 4 Oct 2005 49,420 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 49,404 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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JYR 345K is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 JYR 345K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JYR 345K registered?

JYR 345K is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 2 March 1972.

Is JYR 345K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYR 345K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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