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PPJ 967L

1973 Daimler Sovereign

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,059 mi
Last recorded32,059 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 Daimler Sovereign48,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPJ 967L
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 32,059 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 32,015 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 32,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 31,975 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 31,964 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 31,966 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 31,950 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 31,941 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,898 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

oil leak from engine(dripping)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 31,859 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has large perished crack to outer side wall.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,832 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 31,825 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,714 miles

both rear tyres perishing.

coolant weeping from front of engine.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,671 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 31,611 miles

front & rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

nearside front suspension rebound rubbers missing

Fail 10 Sep 2013 31,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front & rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

gearbox mount deteriorated

nearside front suspension rebound rubbers missing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,591 miles

gearbox mounting deteriorated

nearside & offside rear exhaust boxes & pipes ( over axle)corroded & starting to leak

nearside & offside rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,530 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn unevenly and perishing.

gearbox mount worn

slight leak from both rear exhaust boxes.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 31,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn unevenly and perishing.

slight leak from both rear exhaust boxes.

gearbox mount worn out.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 31,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

metal brake pipes-beneath radiator header tank and along front valance panel slight/moderate surface corrosion

moderate surface corrosion to rear exhaust pipes near side and offside

near side and offside front flexible brake pipe ferrules slight surface corrosion

slight cracking around tread areas of near side and offside rear tyres

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,373 miles

metal brake pipes-beneath radiator header tank and along front valance panel slight/moderate surface corrosion

moderate surface corrosion to rear exhaust pipes near side and offside

near side and offside front flexible brake pipe ferrules slight surface corrosion

slight cracking around tread areas of near side and offside rear tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,371 miles

offside and near side rear tyres cracked and perished around tread areas

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,225 miles

interior head cloth lining starting to detach from roof

near side and offside rear tyres slight/cracking perishing around side walland tread areas

slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipe ferrules

Fail 2 Sep 2008 31,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

interior head cloth lining starting to detach from roof

near side and offside rear tyres slight perishing /cracking around side wall and tread areas

slight corrosion to front and rear flexible brake pipe ferrules

slight free movement to near side and offside front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Sep 2007 31,114 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

near side and offside rear tyres slight perishing/cracking around side wall and tread areas

slight corrosion/ small perforations in rear exhaust pipes near side and offside( pipes to inboard end of rear exhaust boxs)

slight free movement in near side and offside front wheel bearings

slight surface corrosion to front and rear flexible brake pipe ferrules

Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,114 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

near side and offside rear tyres slight perishing/cracking around side wall and tread areas

slight corrosion/ small perforations in rear exhaust pipes near side and offside( pipes to inboard end of rear exhaust boxs)

slight free movement in near side and offside front wheel bearings

slight surface corrosion to front and rear flexible brake pipe ferrules

Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,045 miles

near side and off side rear tyres slight cracking around tread area

offside rear brake pipe ferrule slight/moderate surface corrosion

rubber bushs on front suspension ball joints split

slight free movement in steering rack mounting bushs

very slight free movement near side and off side rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Aug 2005 31,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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PPJ 967L is a 1973 Daimler Sovereign in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PPJ 967L, 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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PPJ 967L is a 1973 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 15 May 1973.

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