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TAG 761

1982 Daimler Sp 250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,535 mi
Last recorded52,535 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1982 Daimler Sp 25029,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAG 761
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 52,535 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 51,514 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 50,358 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 49,298 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 47,951 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak

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

Pass 24 May 2017 47,086 miles

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,589 miles

minor oil leak from front of engine

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 20 May 2015 45,793 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2014 44,671 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,142 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 44,137 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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TAG 761 is a 1982 Daimler Sp 250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 TAG 761, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAG 761 registered?

TAG 761 is a 1982 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 20 April 1982.

Is TAG 761 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAG 761 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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