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NBF 418V

1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,193 mi
Last recorded19,193 miles
Recorded on31 May 2006
Typical for 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto63,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBF 418V
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 May 2006 19,193 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 19,193 miles

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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NBF 418V is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 NBF 418V, 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 NBF 418V registered?

NBF 418V is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is NBF 418V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBF 418V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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