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Daimler SP 250

Blue · Petrol · 1962 · 2,500 cc

466 ARXMOT history

466 ARX is a blue petrol Daimler SP 250 first used on 29 Mar 1962. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2020 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 26,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2020
Mileage
26,818 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
466 ARX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Daimler
Model
SP 250
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
29 Mar 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2020
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

466 ARX was last recorded at 26,818 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 1,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,325 miles · 2 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,493 miles
Average per year
172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,818 miles
  • 2021 – 25,325 miles
  • 2019 – 25,076 miles
  • 2018 – 24,682 miles
  • 2017 – 24,596 miles
  • 2016 – 24,490 miles
  • 2013 – 24,470 miles
  • 2012 – 24,162 miles
  • 2011 – 24,123 miles
  • 2009 – 23,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail26,818 miles
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rears inoperative when car is on dipped beam (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorVehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail26,818 miles (+1,493)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,818 miles
    Test number
    240594947477
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rears inoperative when car is on dipped beam (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorVehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail25,325 miles (+249)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,325 miles
    Test number
    353701048401
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass25,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    25,076 miles
    Test number
    857541359542
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail25,076 miles (+394)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,076 miles
    Test number
    918250158722
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass24,682 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    24,682 miles
    Test number
    782937306649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,596 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    24,596 miles
    Test number
    901859669751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail24,593 miles (+103)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,593 miles
    Test number
    635654845198
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  8. Pass24,490 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    24,490 miles
    Test number
    224189312512
    • AdvisoryBoth front top wishbone bushes are cracking
    • AdvisoryPlay in the steering

  9. Pass24,470 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    24,470 miles
    Test number
    876443583189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail24,467 miles (+305)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,467 miles
    Test number
    636179973124
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass24,162 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,162 miles
    Test number
    298338162130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass24,123 miles (+247)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,123 miles
    Test number
    679112561192
    • NotePLAY IN STEERING BOX PLAY IN STEERING ILDLER BOX HORN NOTE LOW VOLUME

  13. Pass23,876 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,876 miles
    Test number
    891689539125
    • NoteCHASSIS COVERED IN SURFACE RUST SOME AREAS REPAIRED SEEMS OK
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE INNER BALLJOINT

Questions about 466 ARX

What vehicle is registration 466 ARX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 466 ARX on a blue petrol Daimler SP 250 first used on 29 Mar 1962. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 466 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 466 ARX expired on 6 Aug 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 466 ARX?
The MOT on 466 ARX expired on 6 Aug 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 466 ARX done?
466 ARX was recorded at 26,818 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 172 miles a year.
Has 466 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 466 ARX has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 466 ARX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 466 ARX find?
466 ARX failed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 6 major defects and 6 advisories: horn not working; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 9 more.

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