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HWN 80W

1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,104 mi
Last recorded63,104 miles
Recorded on18 May 2006
Typical for 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto62,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWN 80W
MakeDaimler
Model4.2 Sovereign Auto
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2006 63,104 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 63,104 miles

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

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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HWN 80W is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 62,146 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 4.2 Sovereign Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HWN 80W, 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 45 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 HWN 80W registered?

HWN 80W is a 1981 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign Auto, first registered on 19 May 1981.

Is HWN 80W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWN 80W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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