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NCP 555J

1971 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,749 mi
Last recorded46,749 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto44,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCP 555J
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 46,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on outside , and showing signs of perishing.

Fail 19 May 2017 46,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on outside , and showing signs of perishing.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,530 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

bump stops missing n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 7 Feb 2014 46,252 miles

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

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

all 4 front top arm bump stops missing

all four tyres show deterioation

Fail 24 Jan 2014 46,252 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all 4 front top arm bump stops missing

all four tyres show deterioation

Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres sidewall cracks

slight play in rear wheelbearings

Fail 13 Aug 2012 45,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracked

slight play in both rear wheelbearings

Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,193 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 44,134 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 44,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,104 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 43,104 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper 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)

low reading on n/s hand brake

Fail 29 May 2007 42,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,926 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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NCP 555J is a 1971 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 44,111 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 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NCP 555J, 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 55 years old, this Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NCP 555J is a 1971 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 4 February 1971.

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