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257 FOT

1962 Daimler Dart

Cream Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,076 mi
Last recorded50,076 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1962 Daimler Dart39,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration257 FOT
MakeDaimler
ModelDart
Year1962
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,076 miles

both rear tailpipe clamps loose

Fail 12 Apr 2010 50,076 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tailpipe clamps loose

Pass 20 Jan 2009 50,074 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 49,992 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,912 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Dart?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32
Stop lamp not working 13
Headlamp not working on main beam 13
Horn not working 11
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257 FOT is a 1962 Daimler Dart in Cream with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1962 Daimler Dart models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 39,569 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 Dart fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 257 FOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Dart typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 64 years old, this Daimler Dart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 257 FOT registered?

257 FOT is a 1962 Daimler Dart, first registered on 1 December 1962.

Is 257 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 257 FOT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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