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3003 RK

1961 Daimler Sp 250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,641 mi
Last recorded68,641 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1961 Daimler Sp 25039,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3003 RK
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,641 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,378 miles

Oil leak

crack to screen but not affecting drivers view

dampness to rear diff seal area

no hazard or fog lights fitted at time of test

various tyres slightly cracked and perished

Fail 23 Jul 2012 68,378 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Oil leak

dampness to rear diff seal area

no hazards or fog lamps fitted at time of test

various tyres slightly cracked and perished

Fail 20 Nov 2008 68,337 miles

Steering box fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

crack in front windscreen out of swept area

nearside upper side light not working

slight play in nearside steering idler

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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3003 RK is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 3003 RK, 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 3003 RK registered?

3003 RK is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 1 November 1961.

Is 3003 RK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3003 RK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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