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556 CLU

1987 Daimler Sp 250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,401 mi
Last recorded55,401 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration556 CLU
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 55,401 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 54,235 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 52,842 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 51,633 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 50,262 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 48,910 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 47,372 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 46,149 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 44,611 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 43,080 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,143 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,463 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 40,113 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 40,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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556 CLU is a 1987 Daimler Sp 250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 556 CLU, 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 39 years old, this Daimler Sp 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 556 CLU?

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What year was 556 CLU registered?

556 CLU is a 1987 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 22 September 1987.

Is 556 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 556 CLU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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