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245 LNW

1960 Daimler Sp 250

Red Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,719 mi
Last recorded87,719 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1960 Daimler Sp 25032,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration245 LNW
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 87,719 miles

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from gear box ()

Fail 5 May 2017 87,684 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front radiator insecure

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

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from gear box ()

Pass 6 May 2016 86,628 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 86,326 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,040 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 86,016 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 83,127 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 82,249 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 81,660 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,775 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 80,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 78,701 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 78,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 78,386 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 78,227 miles

The front brake discs are a smaller diameter the the pads, so the pads overlap the brake disc

Fail 6 Oct 2005 78,223 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

The front brake discs diameter is less than the brake pad diameter so the pads overlap the discs by about 7mm

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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245 LNW is a 1960 Daimler Sp 250 in Red with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1960 Daimler Sp 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 32,325 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 245 LNW, 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 66 years old, this Daimler Sp 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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245 LNW is a 1960 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 25 May 1960.

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