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MOT History from tests of petrol DAIMLER SOVEREIGNs year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:73.37%
(The average a petrol DAIMLER SOVEREIGN year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:646 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|26
Headlamp aim out of alignment16
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|11
Registration plate lamp issues11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Horn not working |1.6.2a|8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|6
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Rear brake binding5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Registration plate issues5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Brake pipe excessively corroded4
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated |3.3.E.5b|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose |2.4.F.1a|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Front Service brake juddering severely |3.7.C.2|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Nearside Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Outer Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area by rear trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended both (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Front Service brake excessively binding both+bearings unchecked |1.2.1 |f||1
Rear Service brake excessively binding both+bearings unchecked |1.2.1 |f||1
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing both |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing both |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1

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