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835 NOT

1979 Daimler Sp 250

White Petrol 2547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

28,270 mi
Last recorded28,270 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 Daimler Sp 25023,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration835 NOT
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,547cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 28,270 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 28,270 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 27,110 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil seal weaping

Nearside steering idler some play

Pass 2 Dec 2017 25,193 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 25,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 24,341 miles

some play steering links

Fail 27 May 2015 23,612 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 23,612 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 22,762 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 21,089 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 27 May 2011 19,956 miles

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 14 May 2011 19,954 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 10 Jun 2010 19,280 miles

steering stiff, some play located at steering box and idler. exhaust pipe at rear deteriating. minor wear suspensione and some signs of corrosion.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,864 miles

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

minor perishing to suspension bushes

Pass 1 May 2008 17,015 miles

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

slight deterioration to suspension etc-rubber bushes slightly perished

Pass 3 May 2007 16,259 miles

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

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 12 Jan 2006 15,279 miles

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

minor deterioration to suspension etc

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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835 NOT is a 1979 Daimler Sp 250 in White with a 2,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1979 Daimler Sp 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 23,937 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 835 NOT, 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 47 years old, this Daimler Sp 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 835 NOT registered?

835 NOT is a 1979 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is 835 NOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 835 NOT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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