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401 BPK

1981 Standard Vanguard

Green Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,289 mi
Last recorded69,289 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
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Vehicle Details

Registration401 BPK
MakeStandard
ModelVanguard
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 69,289 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 69,053 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,668 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,015 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,507 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,137 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 66,648 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,648 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,271 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,071 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,041 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 66,025 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 66,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 65,972 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,502 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,498 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 65,301 miles

Corrosion starting by nearside rear and offside rear chassis rails

Front brakes just in balance

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Jun 2006 65,301 miles

Corrosion starting by nearside rear and offside rear chassis rails

Front brakes just in balance

Slight play in steering box

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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401 BPK is a 1981 Standard Vanguard in Green with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 401 BPK, 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 45 years old, this Standard Vanguard is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 401 BPK registered?

401 BPK is a 1981 Standard Vanguard, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is 401 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 401 BPK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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