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XVE 262

1961 Daimler Sp 250

Cream Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,349 mi
Last recorded45,349 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1961 Daimler Sp 25039,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVE 262
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1961
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 45,349 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 45,249 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 45,023 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,941 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,900 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,789 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,683 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 44,681 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,517 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 44,509 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,452 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 44,448 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,350 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 44,240 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,157 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 44,157 miles

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.

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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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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What year was XVE 262 registered?

XVE 262 is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 3 January 1961.

Is XVE 262 safe to buy?

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