MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,576 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight wear in nearside steering idler arm
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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