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BHJ 329J

1971 Daimler Sovereign

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,448 mi
Last recorded68,448 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Daimler Sovereign60,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 329J
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,448 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 68,407 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 57,910 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 67,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 66,228 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 66,228 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 64,235 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,397 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 63,187 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 62,997 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 62,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 62,284 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 61,726 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 61,325 miles

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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BHJ 329J is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1971 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,685 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 BHJ 329J, 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 55 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHJ 329J registered?

BHJ 329J is a 1971 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 12 May 1971.

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