MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,349 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
steering systen slightly tight
steering top adjusting collar slight play
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
steering top adjusting collar slight play
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
nearside and offside front upper and lower suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
nearside and offside rear leaf spring anchor bracket rubber bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
offside inner front steering box drag link joint has slight play
rear diff slight seepage of oil
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
nearside and offside front upper and lower suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
nearside and offside rear leaf spring anchor bracket rubber bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
offside inner front steering box drag link joint has slight play
rear diff slight seepage of oil
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre mirror glass missing
Front o/s and n/s body to chassis mounting in poor condition
Hand brake cable requires adjustment
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Daimler Sp 250?
Based on 5,091 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.
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XVE 262 is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250 in Cream with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 XVE 262, 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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XVE 262 is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 3 January 1961.
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