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143 XUH

1961 Velocette Viper

Black Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,182 mi
Last recorded1,182 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1961 Velocette Viper25,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration143 XUH
MakeVelocette
ModelViper
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2014 1,182 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 1,182 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 1,169 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 1,114 miles

How Reliable is the Velocette Viper?

Based on 2,009 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

94.3%
Pass Rate
255
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
Brake cable badly frayed 2
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 2
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143 XUH is a 1961 Velocette Viper in Black with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Velocette Viper models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 25,098 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Velocette Viper fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 143 XUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Viper typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 65 years old, this Velocette Viper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 143 XUH registered?

143 XUH is a 1961 Velocette Viper, first registered on 1 January 1961.

Is 143 XUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 143 XUH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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