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9982 DU

1982 Daimler Sp 250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

37,239 mi
Last recorded37,239 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1982 Daimler Sp 25029,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9982 DU
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 37,239 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2025 37,239 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 34,685 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock mounting pin is bent.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 33,590 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 31,748 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 29,487 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 29,216 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 27,716 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 26,553 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 26,553 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 25,507 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 25,507 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure top mount nut loose (2.7.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 25,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 25,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 23,712 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 21,579 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 21,579 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 21,397 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 21,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 20,187 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2011 20,184 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 19,381 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,141 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 18,136 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 16,294 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 14,432 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 14,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 10,621 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 10,233 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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9982 DU is a 1982 Daimler Sp 250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1982 Daimler Sp 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 29,352 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 9982 DU, 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 44 years old, this Daimler Sp 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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9982 DU is a 1982 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 15 March 1982.

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