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BNP 40S

1977 Daimler Double Six Auto

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,637 mi
Last recorded30,637 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 Daimler Double Six Auto66,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNP 40S
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 30,637 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 30,529 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,492 miles

front & rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,487 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 30,293 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,282 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 30,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Daimler Double Six Auto?

Based on 3,881 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
512
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 104
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
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BNP 40S is a 1977 Daimler Double Six Auto in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 66,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Double Six Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNP 40S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Double Six Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 49 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNP 40S registered?

BNP 40S is a 1977 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is BNP 40S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNP 40S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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