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557 YAE

1962 Daimler Sp 250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,807 mi
Last recorded85,807 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1962 Daimler Sp 25041,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration557 YAE
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 85,807 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 85,621 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 84,936 miles

steering column wiring poorly modified

Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,667 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,388 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,991 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SIGHTLY ROUGH WHEN ROTATED

Pass 17 Jun 2010 83,609 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly coroaded

Fail 9 Jun 2010 83,500 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly coroaded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 82,895 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 82,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 82,511 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 81,741 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 80,812 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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557 YAE is a 1962 Daimler Sp 250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1962 Daimler Sp 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 41,754 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 557 YAE, 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 64 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 557 YAE registered?

557 YAE is a 1962 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 27 November 1962.

Is 557 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 557 YAE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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