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421 JAE

1960 Standard Vanguard

Green Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,242 mi
Last recorded77,242 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1960 Standard Vanguard24,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration421 JAE
MakeStandard
ModelVanguard
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,242 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front axle tyres different size to rear axle

oil leak from engine whilst running

Fail 13 Feb 2013 77,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front axle tyres different size to rear axle

oil leak from engine whilst running

Fail 26 Jan 2012 76,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 76,829 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 75,424 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 75,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 71,965 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 71,862 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 71,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 70,972 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2005 70,004 miles

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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421 JAE is a 1960 Standard Vanguard in Green with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1960 Standard Vanguard models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 24,746 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 Standard Vanguard fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 421 JAE, 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 66 years old, this Standard Vanguard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 421 JAE registered?

421 JAE is a 1960 Standard Vanguard, first registered on 3 May 1960.

Is 421 JAE safe to buy?

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