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704 CZ

1963 Daimler Sp 250

Red Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,803 mi
Last recorded79,803 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1963 Daimler Sp 25037,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration704 CZ
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,803 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s front top ball joints close to inner wheel rim

Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,739 miles

Front suspension top wishbone ball joints sit very close to wheel inner rims!

Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,350 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight cracking on front tyres

Fail 18 Aug 2016 79,350 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

slight cracking on front tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2015 79,200 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 79,108 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,017 miles

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Some steering/rods play

Surface corrosion- nearside front caliper pipe

Unable to view rear springs/leafs (wrapped)

Wipers split at end/s

Fail 10 Sep 2013 79,017 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Some steering/rods play

Surface corrosion- nearside front caliper pipe

Unable to view rear springs/leafs (wrapped)

Wipers split at end/s

Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,933 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight oil leak n/s/r hub

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Oct 2012 78,930 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2011 78,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

screen wash poor

slight corrosion n/s/r brake disc

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2010 78,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

screen wash poor

slight rubbing of front tyres on full lock on inner wheel arch

Pass 17 Sep 2009 78,279 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 77,915 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres rubbing on inner arch on full lock

Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,915 miles

front tyres rubbing on inner arch on full lock

Pass 28 Sep 2007 77,699 miles

n/s/f brake back plate loose

o/s hand brake pads low

slight oil leak on rear hubs

slight water leak n/s of radiator

Pass 10 Oct 2006 77,319 miles

slight wear o/s/f lower fulcrum pin

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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704 CZ is a 1963 Daimler Sp 250 in Red with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1963 Daimler Sp 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 37,966 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 704 CZ, 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 63 years old, this Daimler Sp 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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704 CZ is a 1963 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 15 March 1963.

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