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MKN 923

1948 Standard Vanguard

Brown Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

54,965 mi
Last recorded54,965 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKN 923
MakeStandard
ModelVanguard
Year1948
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2008 54,965 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Nov 2006 54,378 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 54,378 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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MKN 923 is a 1948 Standard Vanguard in Brown with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 MKN 923, 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 78 years old, this Standard Vanguard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MKN 923 registered?

MKN 923 is a 1948 Standard Vanguard, first registered on 1 January 1948.

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The MOT history for MKN 923 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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