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DHO 123W

1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,901 mi
Last recorded31,901 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto63,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHO 123W
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,901 miles

both rear tyres wearing off on inner edges

no nearside front seat fitted at time of test

no rear seat fitted at time of test

slight bind on both front brakes

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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DHO 123W is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DHO 123W, 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 DHO 123W registered?

DHO 123W is a 1980 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is DHO 123W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHO 123W shows 1 test 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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