CarVerify

Free Car Check

WSC 182

1960 Daimler Sp 250

Red Petrol 2544cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,471 mi
Last recorded85,471 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1960 Daimler Sp 25032,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Daimler
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSC 182
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc
View full Daimler Sp 250 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 85,471 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear of gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tube cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,420 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 8 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear slight oil leak both rear hub oil seals

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

small hole in radiator support panel

Fail 17 Sep 2020 95,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 8 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear slight oil leak both rear hub oil seals

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

small hole in radiator support panel

Pass 16 May 2019 94,994 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

small hole in radiator support beam

Pass 25 May 2018 94,520 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 94,154 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 94,154 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2016 93,710 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 93,315 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 93,315 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 92,425 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 9,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 22 May 2013 9,157 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 90,950 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 90,419 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 89,766 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 89,369 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 88,680 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
Full Daimler Sp 250 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WSC 182 is a 1960 Daimler Sp 250 in Red with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1960 Daimler Sp 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 32,325 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 WSC 182, 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 66 years old, this Daimler Sp 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WSC 182?

You can check the full history of WSC 182 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WSC 182 registered?

WSC 182 is a 1960 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 8 August 1960.

Is WSC 182 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSC 182 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.

Does WSC 182 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WSC 182. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.