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1986 RW

1961 Daimler Sp 250

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,588 mi
Last recorded38,588 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1961 Daimler Sp 25039,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1986 RW
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 38,588 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 38,588 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 34,993 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 34,270 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,145 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 33,889 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 33,420 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 32,863 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,530 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,234 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 30,967 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,452 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,330 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 28,464 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 27,779 miles

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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1986 RW is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1986 RW, 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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What year was 1986 RW registered?

1986 RW is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 1 May 1961.

Is 1986 RW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1986 RW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1986 RW have outstanding finance?

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