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482 XUF

1981 Vauxhall Velox

Yellow Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,542 mi
Last recorded82,542 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
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Vehicle Details

Registration482 XUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 82,542 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 82,541 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pipes corroding

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2009 82,523 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Velox?

Based on 1,315 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
414
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27
brake binding 27
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482 XUF is a 1981 Vauxhall Velox in Yellow with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Velox fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 482 XUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Velox typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 45 years old, this Vauxhall Velox is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 482 XUF registered?

482 XUF is a 1981 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is 482 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 482 XUF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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