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VRV 743

1960 Vauxhall Velox

Pink Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,225 mi
Last recorded70,225 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1960 Vauxhall Velox67,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRV 743
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1960
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,225 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 69,962 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 69,590 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 69,502 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 68,448 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 68,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,962 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 66,740 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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VRV 743 is a 1960 Vauxhall Velox in Pink with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1960 Vauxhall Velox models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 67,032 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 Vauxhall Velox fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRV 743, 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 66 years old, this Vauxhall Velox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRV 743 registered?

VRV 743 is a 1960 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 31 August 1960.

Is VRV 743 safe to buy?

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