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LJK 309

1979 Daimler Sp 250

Red Petrol 4561cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,927 mi
Last recorded12,927 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Daimler Sp 25023,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJK 309
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,561cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 12,927 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 12,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 12,857 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 12,796 miles

exhaust first mounts split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 12,662 miles

front and rear discs slightly pitted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust mounting perished

Pass 21 Oct 2014 12,566 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 12,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s exhaust steel mount broken, system not insecure

several exhaust mounting bobbins delaminating/perished

Pass 30 Sep 2013 12,432 miles

exhaust mountings starting to perish

Pass 5 Oct 2012 12,334 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 12,334 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 12,056 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 11,715 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front side lights go out on dip

o/s front pad worn to 4mm approx

slight play in inner stering rack ends

slight play in steering column uj

Fail 19 Oct 2010 11,715 miles

slight play in steering column uj

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front side lights go out on dip

o/s front pad worn to 4mm approx

slight play in inner stering rack ends

Pass 30 Sep 2009 11,495 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

slight play in top steering column u/j

Pass 16 Oct 2008 11,305 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

hand brake travel close to max

slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

wipers poor

Pass 5 Oct 2007 10,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both bottom ball joint boots split

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in steering u/j

Pass 23 Sep 2006 10,686 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2005 10,528 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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LJK 309 is a 1979 Daimler Sp 250 in Red with a 4,561cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJK 309, 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 LJK 309 registered?

LJK 309 is a 1979 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 6 July 1979.

Is LJK 309 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJK 309 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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