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397 UPB

1961 Daimler Sp 250

Red Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,353 mi
Last recorded98,353 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1961 Daimler Sp 25039,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration397 UPB
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 98,353 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 98,245 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 98,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 98,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 98,189 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 98,040 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 98,040 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,673 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 97,457 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 97,315 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 97,147 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 96,762 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 95,798 miles

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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397 UPB is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250 in Red with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 397 UPB, 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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How do I check the history of 397 UPB?

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What year was 397 UPB registered?

397 UPB is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 28 April 1961.

Is 397 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 397 UPB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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