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CJF 8

1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,381 mi
Last recorded83,381 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto63,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJF 8
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 83,381 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 83,245 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 82,843 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 82,605 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 80,686 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 May 2018 77,592 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 75,454 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 75,434 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak front rear diff

Pass 20 May 2016 72,582 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 70,593 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 69,617 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,753 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 67,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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CJF 8 is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 63,338 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CJF 8, 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 46 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 CJF 8 registered?

CJF 8 is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 25 January 1980.

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