CarVerify

Free Car Check

JGW 686

1947 Vincent Rapide

Black Petrol 1000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,738 mi
Last recorded15,738 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1947 Vincent Rapide11,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vincent
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGW 686
MakeVincent
ModelRapide
Year1947
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
View full Vincent Rapide reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2022 15,738 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 14,267 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 10,855 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 9,293 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 8,291 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 6,742 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 4,756 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 2,628 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 16 miles

How Reliable is the Vincent Rapide?

Based on 1,545 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

95.0%
Pass Rate
429
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 2
Full Vincent Rapide reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JGW 686 is a 1947 Vincent Rapide in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1947 Vincent Rapide models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.4% with a typical mileage of 11,262 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vincent Rapide fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JGW 686, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vincent Rapide typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 79 years old, this Vincent Rapide is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JGW 686?

You can check the full history of JGW 686 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JGW 686 registered?

JGW 686 is a 1947 Vincent Rapide, first registered on 18 September 1947.

Is JGW 686 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGW 686 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JGW 686 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JGW 686. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.