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KFV 420S

1978 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

58,689 mi
Last recorded58,689 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2006
Typical for 1978 Daimler V858,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFV 420S
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2006 58,689 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 58,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 May 2006 58,661 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 58,619 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 58,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 May 2005 58,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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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KFV 420S is a 1978 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1978 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 58,854 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 V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KFV 420S, 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 48 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KFV 420S registered?

KFV 420S is a 1978 Daimler V8, first registered on 28 June 1978.

Is KFV 420S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFV 420S shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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