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753 UYT

1953 Standard Vanguard

Grey Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,552 mi
Last recorded40,552 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1953 Standard Vanguard63,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration753 UYT
MakeStandard
ModelVanguard
Year1953
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,552 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush and offside front (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 40,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all front suspension bushes slight wear

signs of slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

slight lift in swivel pins

Pass 13 Jun 2009 40,510 miles

signs of perishing on all 4 tyres

slight perishing on lower wishbone bushes

slight play in o/s & n/s king pins

slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,446 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside + offside front tyre signs of perishing

nearside front king pin slight lift

Pass 23 Jun 2007 40,420 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 40,411 miles

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

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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753 UYT is a 1953 Standard Vanguard in Grey with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1953 Standard Vanguard models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 63,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 753 UYT, 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 73 years old, this Standard Vanguard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 753 UYT registered?

753 UYT is a 1953 Standard Vanguard, first registered on 22 August 1953.

Is 753 UYT safe to buy?

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