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866 ABM

1960 Standard Vanguard

Blue Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,795 mi
Last recorded42,795 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1960 Standard Vanguard24,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration866 ABM
MakeStandard
ModelVanguard
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2023 42,795 miles

O/S and N/s Sills slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 42,745 miles

Both N/S & O/S Sills Corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 42,712 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded at cill

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 42,599 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 42,549 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 42,406 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 42,310 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,152 miles

slight corrosion to both front jacking points

slight play in steering box

Pass 15 May 2015 41,939 miles

slight corrosion at front jacking points and inner sills

Pass 16 May 2014 41,549 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside dip beam slightly dim, but not effecting beam pattern

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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866 ABM is a 1960 Standard Vanguard in Blue with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 866 ABM, 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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866 ABM is a 1960 Standard Vanguard, first registered on 3 March 1960.

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