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VNP 655L

1972 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,889 mi
Last recorded13,889 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto5,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNP 655L
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 13,889 miles

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 13,889 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 13,049 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 13,031 miles

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.

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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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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