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BGX 420

1985 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,285 mi
Last recorded79,285 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto74,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGX 420
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 79,285 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 76,475 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 76,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 76,481 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 76,481 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Limousine Auto?

Based on 8,585 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
651
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 504
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 455
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 236
parking brake recording little or no effort 234
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BGX 420 is a 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 74,590 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 Limousine Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGX 420, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Limousine Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 41 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BGX 420 registered?

BGX 420 is a 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 24 September 1985.

Is BGX 420 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGX 420 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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