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GCT 211

1961 Daimler Sp 250

Blue Petrol 2549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

7,275 mi
Last recorded7,275 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1961 Daimler Sp 25039,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCT 211
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,549cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 7,275 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 7,258 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 7,202 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 7,193 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 7,170 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 7,112 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 7,008 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 6,574 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 5,824 miles

front cross tube corroded

oil leak at rear diff

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 5,824 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

front cross tube corroded

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 13 Mar 2014 4,768 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear diff. leaking

Fail 11 Mar 2014 4,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rea diff.leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2013 4,575 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 4,575 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 3,955 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 3,544 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 2,881 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 2,269 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 1,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 1,881 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 1,466 miles

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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GCT 211 is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250 in Blue with a 2,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GCT 211, 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 GCT 211 registered?

GCT 211 is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 12 July 1961.

Is GCT 211 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCT 211 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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