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BNC 717M

1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

1,844 mi
Last recorded1,844 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto56,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNC 717M
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 1,844 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2018 1,839 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 1,839 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 1,838 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

fuel hose to filter perished

Pass 24 Jun 2016 1,837 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 1,834 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 1,814 miles

fuel hose to fuel filter perished

Pass 17 Oct 2012 1,789 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 1,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear fuel hoses perished

Pass 27 Jul 2011 1,789 miles

rear fuel hoses perished

Pass 4 Aug 2010 1,785 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 1,767 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 1,767 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 1,766 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 1,687 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Stop lamp not working 29
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
brake binding 29
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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.

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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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