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FRU 718V

1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,576 mi
Last recorded58,576 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto63,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRU 718V
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 58,576 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 58,560 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 57,619 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 57,610 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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FRU 718V is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 63,338 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 FRU 718V, 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 46 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 FRU 718V registered?

FRU 718V is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 2 January 1980.

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