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265 XVW

1952 Standard Vanguard

Black Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,576 mi
Last recorded18,576 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1952 Standard Vanguard44,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration265 XVW
MakeStandard
ModelVanguard
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 18,576 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 15,169 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,298 miles

slight wear in nearside steering idler arm

Fail 25 Jul 2011 14,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight wear in nearside steering idler arm

Pass 16 Aug 2010 12,962 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 11,380 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 10,224 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 8,820 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 8,819 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 7,237 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 7,237 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 5,354 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 5,353 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Standard Vanguard?

Based on 587 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
238
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
brake binding 12
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 11
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265 XVW is a 1952 Standard Vanguard in Black with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1952 Standard Vanguard models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 44,258 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 Vanguard fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 265 XVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Standard Vanguard typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 74 years old, this Standard Vanguard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 265 XVW registered?

265 XVW is a 1952 Standard Vanguard, first registered on 24 November 1952.

Is 265 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 265 XVW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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