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Daimler SP250 Dart MOT Results

87.3% pass rate
from 142 tests in 2021
(53% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Daimler SP250 Dart is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
  • 3.5% fail on Steering
    • 2.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.1% fail on Steering box (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.70% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.70% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.70% fail on Steering wheel
  • 3.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (72% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.70% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.70% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.70% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 2.1% fail on Brakes (76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 0.70% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.70% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.70% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.70% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.70% fail on Brake pads
  • 1.4% fail on Suspension (81% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Springs
      • 0.70% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.70% fail on Shackle bracket
    • 0.70% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.70% fail on Hose
      • 0.70% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.70% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.70% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.70% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 0.70% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.70% fail on Attachment
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