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HSB 268Y

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,995 mi
Last recorded75,995 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSB 268Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2012 75,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,944 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,486 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 75,069 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 75,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 74,437 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
370
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 85
brake binding 82
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HSB 268Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 72,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HSB 268Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 43 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HSB 268Y registered?

HSB 268Y is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 16 February 1983.

Is HSB 268Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSB 268Y shows 6 tests 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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