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BHG 431R

1976 Daimler Sovereign

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,863 mi
Last recorded79,863 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1976 Daimler Sovereign44,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHG 431R
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 79,863 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 79,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 78,669 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 77,856 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,536 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,685 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,081 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,632 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 74,964 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 74,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,482 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 74,475 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,165 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,613 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front to rear brake pipe clip damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2009 72,806 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 72,064 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 71,527 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 70,694 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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BHG 431R is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1976 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 44,776 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 BHG 431R, 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 50 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHG 431R registered?

BHG 431R is a 1976 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 17 December 1976.

Is BHG 431R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHG 431R shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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