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HCP 444W

1980 Daimler Sovereign

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,750 mi
Last recorded23,750 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1980 Daimler Sovereign57,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCP 444W
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 23,742 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust catching caliper

Offside Rear tyre staring to perish

Offside spot lamp not working

Pass 30 Aug 2016 23,713 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,674 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 23,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 23,613 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2014 23,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 23,540 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 May 2013 23,540 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 23,372 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 23,063 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 23,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Coolant leak

alternator belt slack

Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,046 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 23,046 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,614 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 20,827 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign?

Based on 3,476 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
brake binding 76
Headlamp not working on main beam 68
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HCP 444W is a 1980 Daimler Sovereign in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1980 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 57,330 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 Sovereign fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCP 444W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 46 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HCP 444W is a 1980 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 3 October 1980.

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