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PBB 319

1951 Vincent Comet

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,343 mi
Last recorded72,343 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1951 Vincent Comet8,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBB 319
MakeVincent
ModelComet
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,343 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 72,315 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,943 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 69,428 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,469 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 64,664 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 64,613 miles

Centre Front Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 150,101 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 14,313 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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PBB 319 is a 1951 Vincent Comet in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1951 Vincent Comet models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 8,000 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 PBB 319, 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 75 years old, this Vincent Comet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PBB 319 registered?

PBB 319 is a 1951 Vincent Comet, first registered on 11 May 1951.

Is PBB 319 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBB 319 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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