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4901 KP

1981 Daimler V8

White Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,953 mi
Last recorded78,953 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1981 Daimler V866,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4901 KP
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 78,953 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,791 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 78,443 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,348 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 77,756 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,174 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,474 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 75,700 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 73,816 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 71,744 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 71,744 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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4901 KP is a 1981 Daimler V8 in White with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1981 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 66,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4901 KP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 4901 KP?

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What year was 4901 KP registered?

4901 KP is a 1981 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is 4901 KP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4901 KP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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