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8541 PE

1984 Daimler Sp 250

Blue Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,326 mi
Last recorded79,326 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Daimler Sp 25023,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8541 PE
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 79,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 79,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 79,043 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,016 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 79,016 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 78,566 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,522 miles

Ball joint has slight play front arms (2.2.B.1f)

steering idler has play in bush

Fail 28 Dec 2017 78,520 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded (3.5.1i)

steering linkage has sight play in both outer ball joints

Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,436 miles

movement in steering box and arms

slight smoke from engine

Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,830 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 76,617 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 75,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 74,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 71,720 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 71,720 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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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8541 PE is a 1984 Daimler Sp 250 in Blue with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1984 Daimler Sp 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 23,918 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 8541 PE, 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 42 years old, this Daimler Sp 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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8541 PE is a 1984 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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