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971 XUD

1990 Vauxhall Velox

Maroon Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,564 mi
Last recorded59,564 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

Registration971 XUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,564 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,532 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering drop arm

Fail 5 Aug 2015 59,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,133 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,948 miles

Engine leaking oil from fuel pump base.

Radiator cap worn.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 57,944 miles

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

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

Engine leaking oil from fuel pump base.

Gearbox leaking oil.

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Radiator cap worn.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 57,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,845 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,235 miles

car is heavily undersealed, n/s inner wing corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2010 57,214 miles

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

cor is heavily undersealed, n/s inner wing corroded, slight play in steering idler

Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,766 miles

slight play in the front ball joints upper and lower both sides

the underside of the car is heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear crossmember slightly corroded

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2007 55,370 miles

underneath of car grtting rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2006 53,949 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 53,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Velox?

Based on 1,315 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
414
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27
brake binding 27
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971 XUD is a 1990 Vauxhall Velox in Maroon with a 2,651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Velox fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 971 XUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Velox typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 36 years old, this Vauxhall Velox is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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971 XUD is a 1990 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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