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BNT 240K

1972 Daimler Sovereign

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,529 mi
Last recorded23,529 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Daimler Sovereign49,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNT 240K
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 23,529 miles

Offside Front corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 23,087 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor is corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 22,263 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,088 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 22,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,711 miles

vehicle getting very corroded.

Fail 20 Nov 2006 21,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

vehicle getting very corroded.

Fail 18 Sep 2006 21,668 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

vehicles body getting very corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2005 20,609 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 20,563 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BNT 240K is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 49,666 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 Sovereign fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNT 240K, 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 54 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BNT 240K is a 1972 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 2 February 1972.

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