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PMJ 794

1956 Vauxhall Velox

Black Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,558 mi
Last recorded42,558 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1956 Vauxhall Velox57,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMJ 794
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 42,558 miles

Central steering arm slight play/wear on bushes

Fail 22 May 2018 42,550 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central steering arm slight play/wear on bushes

Pass 17 May 2017 42,054 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 41,264 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 41,044 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,700 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,279 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,205 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 38,953 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 38,948 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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PMJ 794 is a 1956 Vauxhall Velox in Black with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PMJ 794, 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.

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What year was PMJ 794 registered?

PMJ 794 is a 1956 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 28 March 1956.

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