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ESV 767

1952 Vincent Comet

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,416 mi
Last recorded6,416 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1952 Vincent Comet10,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESV 767
MakeVincent
ModelComet
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 6,416 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 6,416 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 19 May 2010 6,113 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 5,181 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 4,791 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 2,324 miles

How Reliable is the Vincent Comet?

Based on 1,663 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

92.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Horn not working 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 4
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
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ESV 767 is a 1952 Vincent Comet in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1952 Vincent Comet models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.2% with a typical mileage of 10,498 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 Vincent Comet fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESV 767, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vincent Comet typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 74 years old, this Vincent Comet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ESV 767?

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What year was ESV 767 registered?

ESV 767 is a 1952 Vincent Comet, first registered on 30 July 1952.

Is ESV 767 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESV 767 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ESV 767 have outstanding finance?

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