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261 HUY

1962 Daimler Dart

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,191 mi
Last recorded89,191 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1962 Daimler Dart39,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration261 HUY
MakeDaimler
ModelDart
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 89,191 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 88,303 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 87,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel trunion (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,709 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 84,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,822 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel front joints worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 79,063 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 79,062 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,616 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,546 miles

Slight movement in o/s steering joint.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,345 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 76,339 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 76,099 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 76,098 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,115 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,396 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,915 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mount slightly worn

Fail 13 Dec 2010 59,912 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

n/s/r bumper bracket loose

rear exhaust rubber mount slightly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 59,796 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 59,795 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,768 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 59,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,689 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 59,689 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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261 HUY is a 1962 Daimler Dart in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 261 HUY, 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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261 HUY is a 1962 Daimler Dart, first registered on 1 June 1962.

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