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OJF 596

1956 Vauxhall Velox

Green Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,635 mi
Last recorded62,635 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1956 Vauxhall Velox57,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJF 596
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,635 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,979 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,476 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 61,466 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,646 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,401 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 58,803 miles

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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OJF 596 is a 1956 Vauxhall Velox in Green with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1956 Vauxhall Velox models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 57,335 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 OJF 596, 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 70 years old, this Vauxhall Velox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OJF 596 registered?

OJF 596 is a 1956 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 26 April 1956.

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The MOT history for OJF 596 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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