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861 JFK

1961 Daimler Sp 250

Red Petrol 2448cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,639 mi
Last recorded51,639 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1961 Daimler Sp 25039,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration861 JFK
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,448cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 51,639 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 51,247 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 50,124 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 49,640 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 49,332 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 48,941 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 48,788 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,617 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 48,383 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,360 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,196 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 48,047 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,993 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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861 JFK is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250 in Red with a 2,448cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 861 JFK, 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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What year was 861 JFK registered?

861 JFK is a 1961 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 24 May 1961.

Is 861 JFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 861 JFK shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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