Official DVLA Record

1952 Daimler DB18 Special Sports 2.5L Petrol · WSJ 866

WSJ 866

1952 Daimler DB18 Special Sports (2.5L, petrol). First registered 18/03/1952. Recorded mileage 36,365 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
DAIMLER DB18 SPECIAL SPORTS
Year / Origin
1952 · Bristol
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/10/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
36,365 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/10/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1952
Engine
2522cc

WSJ 866 Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
  • 36,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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WSJ 866 Mileage History

  1. 31/07/201031,588 mi
  2. 23/07/201133,986 mi+2,398 mi
  3. 30/07/201234,243 mi+257 mi
  4. 10/09/201334,261 mi+18 mi
  5. 27/08/201434,445 mi+184 mi
  6. 08/09/201534,650 mi+205 mi
  7. 20/09/201634,663 mi+13 mi
  8. 20/09/201734,810 mi+147 mi
  9. 10/09/201834,936 mi+126 mi
  10. 04/10/201935,159 mi+223 mi
  11. 15/09/202035,180 mi+21 mi
  12. 11/09/202135,420 mi+240 mi
  13. 27/09/202235,864 mi+444 mi
  14. 23/09/202335,971 mi+107 mi
  15. 26/09/202436,129 mi+158 mi
  16. 11/09/202536,365 mi+236 mi

Average of roughly 316 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

WSJ 866 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 20:29
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1952 Daimler Db18 Special Sports (WSJ 866) between July 2010 and September 2025.

The record contains 16 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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