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2620 UM

1961 Daimler Sp 250

Grey Petrol 2549cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

4,213 mi
Last recorded4,213 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1961 Daimler Sp 25039,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2620 UM
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,549cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 4,213 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 3,593 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 3,130 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 2,854 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 2,287 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 1,748 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 988 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 99,680 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 98,436 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 97,317 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 97,317 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,678 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear hub seals leaking

chassis rusty

engine/gearbox and rear diff leaking oil

Fail 18 Mar 2015 96,678 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear hub seals leaking

chassis rusty

engine/gearbox and rear diff leaking oil

Pass 13 Aug 2013 94,193 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,192 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s exhaust bracket clamp worn

o/s/r hub seal slighty leaking

Fail 15 Jul 2011 90,780 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

o/s wiper arm worn

o/s/r hub seal leaking

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2011 90,780 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

o/s wiper arm worn

o/s/r hub seal leaking

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2010 87,204 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 86,816 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 86,416 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 86,414 miles

Inner Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 85,764 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 85,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

previous chassis repairs, welding becoming corroded

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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2620 UM is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250 in Grey with a 2,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 2620 UM, 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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2620 UM is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 1 March 1961.

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