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GCK 873

1954 Vauxhall Velox

Black Petrol 2252cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,493 mi
Last recorded17,493 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1954 Vauxhall Velox31,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCK 873
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,252cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,493 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 17,476 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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GCK 873 is a 1954 Vauxhall Velox in Black with a 2,252cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1954 Vauxhall Velox models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 31,379 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GCK 873, 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 72 years old, this Vauxhall Velox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCK 873 registered?

GCK 873 is a 1954 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 20 May 1954.

Is GCK 873 safe to buy?

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