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115 ACE

1961 Daimler Sp 250

Green Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,070 mi
Last recorded32,070 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1961 Daimler Sp 25039,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration115 ACE
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 32,070 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 31,083 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 30,175 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 29,091 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 28,140 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 25,640 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 25,539 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 25,276 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in steering

various oil leaks from engine..and gearbox and rear diff and rear axle hub seals

Pass 23 May 2017 24,380 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering pivot point has slight play Steering u/j stiff and siezing up on lock to lock (2.2.B.1g)

brake pedal has travel on being pressed

Fail 16 May 2017 24,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering pivot point has slight play Steering u/j stiff and siezing up on lock to lock (2.2.B.1g)

brake pedal has travel on being pressed

Pass 28 May 2016 23,076 miles

nearside rear hub seal minor weeping

Fail 17 May 2016 23,076 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

nearside rear hub seal minor weeping

rear axle brake pipes marginal distance unsuppo rted

two locknuts missing nearside front inner wing

Pass 19 Aug 2015 23,032 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear brake pipes supportcould be improved

Pass 17 Jul 2013 22,840 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,645 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,433 miles

Horn sometimes goes off on its own

Steering a little lumpy when turned lock to lock

Fail 19 Jul 2011 22,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Horn sometimes goes off on its own

Steering a little lumpy when turned lock to lock

Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,972 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2009 21,462 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 21,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sp 250?

Based on 5,091 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
388
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Horn not working 57
Stop lamp not working 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 46
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115 ACE is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250 in Green with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1961 Daimler Sp 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 39,346 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 Sp 250 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 115 ACE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sp 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Daimler Sp 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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115 ACE is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 12 August 1961.

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