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HFX 101E

1980 Daimler Sovereign

Maroon Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,359 mi
Last recorded57,359 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Daimler Sovereign57,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFX 101E
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,359 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 57,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,302 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,250 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,033 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,766 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,350 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,836 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,458 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,443 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 55,351 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion apearing to front valence

Pass 2 Jun 2006 55,338 miles

surface corosion apearing to front bottom valence

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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HFX 101E is a 1980 Daimler Sovereign in Maroon 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 Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 57,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFX 101E, 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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What year was HFX 101E registered?

HFX 101E is a 1980 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 18 November 1980.

Is HFX 101E safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFX 101E shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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