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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)
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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.
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4.2% fail on
Visibility
- 2.1% fail on Wipers
- 2.1% fail on Washers
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3.5% fail on
Steering
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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
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0.70% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.70% fail on Track rod end
- 0.70% fail on Steering wheel
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2.8% fail on
Steering gear
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3.5% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(72% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.4% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.70% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.70% fail on Individual direction indicators
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1.4% fail on
Flashing type
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0.70% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.70% fail on Headlamp
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0.70% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.70% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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1.4% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.1% fail on
Brakes
(76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Brake performance
(79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Parking brake performance
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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)
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1.4% fail on
Rbt
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1.4% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
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1.4% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.70% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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0.70% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 0.70% fail on Brake pads
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0.70% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.4% fail on
Brake performance
(79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Suspension
(81% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.70% fail on
Springs
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0.70% fail on
Leaf springs
- 0.70% fail on Shackle bracket
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0.70% fail on
Leaf springs
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0.70% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.70% fail on Ball joint
- 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.70% fail on
Springs
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1.4% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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1.4% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.70% fail on Hose
- 0.70% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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1.4% fail on
Fuel system
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1.4% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.4% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.70% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.70% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.70% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.70% fail on
Spark ignition
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1.4% fail on
Fluid leaks
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0.70% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.70% fail on Attachment
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Daimler SP250 Dart 1959 - 1964
Charismatic (challenging) styling, great V8, excellent handling, and a brilliant exhaust note