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808 BGD

1960 Daimler Sp 250

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,978 mi
Last recorded29,978 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1960 Daimler Sp 25032,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration808 BGD
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 29,978 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play slightplay (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2016 29,969 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 29,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,962 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Fail 12 Mar 2013 29,962 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Pass 13 Feb 2012 29,193 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering wheel but ok at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,984 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,480 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,918 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 26,918 miles

Front Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 26,894 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 25,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,034 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 22,336 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 22,334 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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808 BGD is a 1960 Daimler Sp 250 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1960 Daimler Sp 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 32,325 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 808 BGD, 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 66 years old, this Daimler Sp 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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808 BGD is a 1960 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 18 August 1960.

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