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WKL 944

1955 Vauxhall Velox

Red Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,725 mi
Last recorded36,725 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1955 Vauxhall Velox39,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKL 944
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1955
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 36,725 miles

A working tolerance in front trunions

All brakes exhibitng a little judder

Nearside rear outrigger coroded

Small cracks appearing in tread of offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2011 36,713 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

A working tolerance in front trunions

All brakes exhibitng a little judder

Nearside rear outrigger coroded

Small cracks appearing in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,407 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,851 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,336 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,554 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 34,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch & tell-tale faulty.

Roughness in n/s & o/s rear w/bearings

Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,841 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 33,814 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 31,629 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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WKL 944 is a 1955 Vauxhall Velox in Red with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1955 Vauxhall Velox models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 39,172 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 WKL 944, 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 71 years old, this Vauxhall Velox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WKL 944 registered?

WKL 944 is a 1955 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 7 December 1955.

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