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NWC 184P

1976 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,515 mi
Last recorded76,515 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWC 184P
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 76,515 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 76,515 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,355 miles

Rear coil springs corroded and offside front coil spring corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 76,355 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded and offside front coil spring corroded

Small hole in offside front floorpan - not in component prescribed area

Pass 14 Dec 2013 75,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2007 72,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2007 72,157 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 70,534 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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NWC 184P is a 1976 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NWC 184P, 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 50 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 NWC 184P registered?

NWC 184P is a 1976 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is NWC 184P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWC 184P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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