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YYJ 956

1959 Standard 10

Brown Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,258 mi
Last recorded72,258 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYJ 956
MakeStandard
Model10
Year1959
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,258 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 72,255 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,189 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 72,185 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

How Reliable is the Standard 10?

Based on 655 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
213
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Stop lamp not working 17
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
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YYJ 956 is a 1959 Standard 10 in Brown with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Standard 10 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YYJ 956, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Standard 10 typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 67 years old, this Standard 10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YYJ 956 registered?

YYJ 956 is a 1959 Standard 10, first registered on 1 January 1959.

Is YYJ 956 safe to buy?

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