MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,844 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak radiator ()
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
fuel hoses perished
some imbalance rear brakes(n/s slow)
Coolant leak radiator ()
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/ slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
fuel hose to filter perished
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak radiator ()
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/ slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
fuel hose to filter perished
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
fuel hose to filter perished
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
fuel hose to fuel filter perished
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear fuel hoses perished
rear fuel hoses perished
How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?
Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BNC 717M is a 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 56,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNC 717M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BNC 717M registered?
BNC 717M is a 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 1 August 1973.
Is BNC 717M safe to buy?
The MOT history for BNC 717M shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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