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GEK 888

1960 Daimler Sp 250

Cream Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,687 mi
Last recorded22,687 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1960 Daimler Sp 25032,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEK 888
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1960
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 22,687 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 22,607 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 22,523 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

steering slightly stiff

Pass 19 May 2022 22,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 21,952 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 21,842 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 21,620 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 21,300 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced rear mounting (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 20,982 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,554 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 20,159 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,662 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 18,933 miles

Advise: nearside steering idler bush has slight play

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 18,933 miles

Advise: nearside steering idler bush has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2011 18,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 18,273 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 17,926 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 17,323 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 16,890 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 16,890 miles

Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 16,606 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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GEK 888 is a 1960 Daimler Sp 250 in Cream with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GEK 888, 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 GEK 888 registered?

GEK 888 is a 1960 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 22 August 1960.

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