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NKC 556S

1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,036 mi
Last recorded86,036 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto60,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKC 556S
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 86,036 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 86,033 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

intermitant horn

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
370
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 85
brake binding 82
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NKC 556S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 60,640 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 Sovereign 4.2 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NKC 556S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 49 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NKC 556S registered?

NKC 556S is a 1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 5 September 1977.

Is NKC 556S safe to buy?

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