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118 FGA

1962 Daimler Sp 250

Cream Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

11,703 mi
Last recorded11,703 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1962 Daimler Sp 25041,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration118 FGA
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1962
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 11,703 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 9,385 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 7,739 miles

slight play in both top ball joints

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 25 May 2016 7,041 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 5,060 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 4,151 miles

possable offside front wheel bearing noisy

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 24 May 2013 3,136 miles

fluid on both rear brake disc back plates, but not on discs

Fail 23 May 2013 3,131 miles

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

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

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

fluid on both rear brake disc back plates, but not on discs

Pass 6 Jun 2012 2,634 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to see rear service brake pads

Pass 6 Jun 2011 1,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2010 6,733 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 6,306 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2008 5,205 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 5,195 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2007 4,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 2,389 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 2,385 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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118 FGA is a 1962 Daimler Sp 250 in Cream with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1962 Daimler Sp 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 41,754 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 118 FGA, 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 64 years old, this Daimler Sp 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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118 FGA is a 1962 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 12 March 1962.

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