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HSK 280

1992 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,775 mi
Last recorded101,775 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Daimler Limousine Auto74,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSK 280
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 101,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

strong smell of petrol fumes under vehicle but no leaks

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 13 May 2025 101,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

strong smell of petrol fumes under vehicle but no leaks

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Feb 2024 95,544 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Feb 2024 95,531 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jan 2023 89,701 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 82,925 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 82,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 77,118 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,810 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,887 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 78,886 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 78,880 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,554 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,266 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slighjt oil leak from powewr steering box.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 65,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slighjt oil leak from powewr steering box.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,361 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,163 miles

front subframe monutings poor con

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,889 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,053 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 49,053 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,539 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 44,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,422 miles

Power steering drive belt starts to slip when steering is on or near full lock.

Fail 21 Feb 2007 40,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Automatic gearbox selector quadrant is insecure.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,882 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Limousine Auto?

Based on 8,585 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
651
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 504
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 455
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 236
parking brake recording little or no effort 234
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HSK 280 is a 1992 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1992 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 74,698 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 Limousine Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HSK 280, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Limousine Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 34 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HSK 280 is a 1992 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 27 October 1992.

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