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207 UYJ

1959 Standard Vanguard

Blue Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,922 mi
Last recorded9,922 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

Registration207 UYJ
MakeStandard
ModelVanguard
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 9,922 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 8,795 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 8,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2007 7,436 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 7,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Standard Vanguard?

Based on 587 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
238
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
brake binding 12
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 11
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207 UYJ is a 1959 Standard Vanguard in Blue with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Standard Vanguard fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 207 UYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Standard Vanguard typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 67 years old, this Standard Vanguard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 207 UYJ registered?

207 UYJ is a 1959 Standard Vanguard, first registered on 3 February 1959.

Is 207 UYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 207 UYJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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