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3205 PJ

1963 Daimler Sp 250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,837 mi
Last recorded20,837 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1963 Daimler Sp 25037,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3205 PJ
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 20,837 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 20,714 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 20,584 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 19,898 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 19,721 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 19,438 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 19,230 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 18,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 18,528 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,031 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,020 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 16,321 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 15,162 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 May 2012 13,747 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

tow bar welded to chassis

Fail 22 May 2012 13,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

tow bar welded to chassis

Pass 17 May 2011 13,747 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 13,230 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 10,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 10,200 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 7,181 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 6,074 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 5,192 miles

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

parking brake travel

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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3205 PJ is a 1963 Daimler Sp 250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1963 Daimler Sp 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 37,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 3205 PJ, 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 63 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 3205 PJ registered?

3205 PJ is a 1963 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 1 December 1963.

Is 3205 PJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3205 PJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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