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5210 SC

1985 Daimler Sp 250

Blue Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,808 mi
Last recorded83,808 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration5210 SC
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 83,808 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 83,785 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 May 2016 83,724 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 83,635 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 83,453 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,350 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 83,350 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,125 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 May 2011 83,125 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 May 2010 82,913 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 May 2010 82,913 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 May 2009 82,839 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 82,839 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 82,804 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 82,804 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine becoming smokey.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,606 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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5210 SC is a 1985 Daimler Sp 250 in Blue with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 5210 SC, 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 41 years old, this Daimler Sp 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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5210 SC is a 1985 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 13 February 1985.

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