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YMS 123

1960 Daimler Sp 250

Red Petrol 2547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,217 mi
Last recorded12,217 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1960 Daimler Sp 25032,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMS 123
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,547cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 12,217 miles

fibre glass [body]cracked near to offside front body mountingat cross tube fitting

front seats cannot be locked in upright position

nearside exhaust tailpipe not secured tomiddle pipe

nearside front slight movement at nearside crosstube to body fixingbody has slight movement relative to the chassis

noidentification marks on headlampsfor aim check

Fail 25 Jul 2014 12,205 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

advise hose clip to be fitted to fuel pipe to hose connection at n/s

air filter boxes missing

fibre glass(body) cracked near to o/s/f body mounting at cross tube fixing

front seats cannot be locked in upright position

n/s exhaust tailpipe not secured to middle section

n/s screen wash jet aim incorrect

no brake efficiency test carried out due to steering condition

no identification marks on headlamps for aim check. under advisement, lamps will no need iam check but lamps could be brighter.note.lenses not clear.

slight noise at n/s/f wheel bearing

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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YMS 123 is a 1960 Daimler Sp 250 in Red with a 2,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YMS 123, 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.

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What year was YMS 123 registered?

YMS 123 is a 1960 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 13 April 1960.

Is YMS 123 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMS 123 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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