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552 YUB

1951 Standard Vanguard

Black Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,422 mi
Last recorded43,422 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
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Vehicle Details

Registration552 YUB
MakeStandard
ModelVanguard
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,422 miles

slight play in steering box / idler

Fail 19 Aug 2009 43,414 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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552 YUB is a 1951 Standard Vanguard in Black with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 552 YUB, 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 75 years old, this Standard Vanguard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 552 YUB registered?

552 YUB is a 1951 Standard Vanguard, first registered on 1 January 1951.

Is 552 YUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 552 YUB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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