MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lock wire missing from rear trailing arm mounting bolts
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear boxes (7.1.2)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear boxes (7.1.2)
Oil leaks on gearbox and differential
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.3.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Lock wire missing from rear trailing arm mounting bolts
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear boxes (7.1.2)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear boxes (7.1.2)
Oil leaks on gearbox and differential
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Catching rear suspension (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto?
Based on 847 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.
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VNP 655L is a 1972 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1972 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 5,770 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 VNP 655L, 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 54 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 VNP 655L registered?
VNP 655L is a 1972 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 6 November 1972.
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