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ESK 579

1979 Daimler Sp 250

Grey Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,160 mi
Last recorded28,160 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 Daimler Sp 25023,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESK 579
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 28,160 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 27,731 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 27,306 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 27,287 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 26,323 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust Mounting Brackets Not secured

Front Bumper Assy Is Loose

Offside Ball joint has slight play From steering Box (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,184 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 24,952 miles

steering wheel has slight freeplay

Pass 7 Feb 2015 24,564 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 24,035 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 24,011 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,946 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,928 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,577 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 22,576 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 20,064 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

general wear in steering coloum

n/s steering idler slight wear

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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ESK 579 is a 1979 Daimler Sp 250 in Grey with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESK 579, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESK 579 registered?

ESK 579 is a 1979 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is ESK 579 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESK 579 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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