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NVJ 201

1968 Daimler Sovereign

Cream Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,759 mi
Last recorded42,759 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1968 Daimler Sovereign62,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVJ 201
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1968
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 42,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS / OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS / OS Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

main beam tell tale not working

Fail 17 Jun 2019 42,757 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases binocular box (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs corroded

Main beam tell-tale not working

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective intermediate box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,652 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

front wheels have slightly restricted free movement

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2014 42,652 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

front wheels have slightly restricted free movement

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 42,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 42,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2012 42,564 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 42,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jul 2010 42,517 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

inner sille holed o/s/f

Pass 22 May 2009 42,321 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 42,321 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine missfire.

Pass 15 May 2008 41,972 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Apr 2007 41,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 40,742 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 40,742 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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NVJ 201 is a 1968 Daimler Sovereign in Cream with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1968 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,104 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 NVJ 201, 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 58 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NVJ 201 is a 1968 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 20 August 1968.

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