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840 TPF

1961 Daimler Sp 250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1961 Daimler Sp 25039,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration840 TPF
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 5 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 54,906 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 54,967 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 54,963 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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840 TPF is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Daimler Sp 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 39,346 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 840 TPF, 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 65 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 840 TPF registered?

840 TPF is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 9 March 1961.

Is 840 TPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 840 TPF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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