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NKU 31X

1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,248 mi
Last recorded97,248 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto84,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKU 31X
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2021 97,248 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 97,129 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,039 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 96,896 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,796 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 88,289 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 96,480 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 95,050 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 88,363 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 82,874 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 76,808 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 70,102 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,030 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 64,392 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 64,276 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 63,700 miles

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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NKU 31X is a 1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 84,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKU 31X, 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 45 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NKU 31X?

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What year was NKU 31X registered?

NKU 31X is a 1981 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 10 September 1981.

Is NKU 31X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKU 31X shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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