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825 SPB

1960 Daimler Sp 250

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,488 mi
Last recorded70,488 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1960 Daimler Sp 25032,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration825 SPB
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 70,488 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 70,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,477 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 70,413 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 70,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 70,104 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 70,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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825 SPB is a 1960 Daimler Sp 250 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 825 SPB, 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 825 SPB registered?

825 SPB is a 1960 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 10 May 1960.

Is 825 SPB safe to buy?

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