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252 YUR

1955 Standard 10

Green Petrol 945cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,222 mi
Last recorded8,222 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1955 Standard 1061,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration252 YUR
MakeStandard
Model10
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine945cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 8,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

differential bearings noisey

passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Nov 2012 8,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 8,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr tyre sidewall cracked

osr tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2010 8,216 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf tyre sidewalls cracked.

nsr tyre sidewalls cracked.

osr tyre sidewalls cracked.

Pass 14 Jan 2007 1,000 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 3,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 3,479 miles

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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252 YUR is a 1955 Standard 10 in Green with a 945cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1955 Standard 10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 61,840 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 Standard 10 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 252 YUR, 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 71 years old, this Standard 10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 252 YUR registered?

252 YUR is a 1955 Standard 10, first registered on 6 April 1955.

Is 252 YUR safe to buy?

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