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162 FTC

1958 Velocette Venom

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,688 mi
Last recorded1,688 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1958 Velocette Venom12,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration162 FTC
MakeVelocette
ModelVenom
Year1958
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2011 1,688 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 1,164 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 1,122 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 641 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 521 miles

How Reliable is the Velocette Venom?

Based on 5,061 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

94.6%
Pass Rate
272
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
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162 FTC is a 1958 Velocette Venom in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1958 Velocette Venom models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.0% with a typical mileage of 12,738 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Velocette Venom fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 162 FTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Venom typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 68 years old, this Velocette Venom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 162 FTC registered?

162 FTC is a 1958 Velocette Venom, first registered on 5 June 1958.

Is 162 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 162 FTC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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