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VVY 805

1984 Daimler Sp 250

Green Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,903 mi
Last recorded58,903 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Daimler Sp 25023,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVY 805
MakeDaimler
ModelSp 250
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 58,903 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 58,455 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 57,556 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 57,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 56,730 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 56,210 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 56,209 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,805 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 55,349 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,911 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,071 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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VVY 805 is a 1984 Daimler Sp 250 in Green with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VVY 805, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VVY 805 registered?

VVY 805 is a 1984 Daimler Sp 250, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is VVY 805 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVY 805 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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