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539 XUL

1949 Vauxhall Velox

Red Petrol 2275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

592,042 mi
Last recorded592,042 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration539 XUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1949
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 592,042 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 592,040 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 592,044 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2010 592,045 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear fuel pipe perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2009 592,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 592,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 9,204 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 9,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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539 XUL is a 1949 Vauxhall Velox in Red with a 2,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 539 XUL, 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 77 years old, this Vauxhall Velox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 539 XUL registered?

539 XUL is a 1949 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 1 January 1949.

Is 539 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 539 XUL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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