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671 WMC

1959 Matchless G12

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,206 mi
Last recorded42,206 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1959 Matchless G1219,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration671 WMC
MakeMatchless
ModelG12
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,206 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,018 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,820 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 41,815 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,544 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,058 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,892 miles

How Reliable is the Matchless G12?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

92.6%
Pass Rate
328
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
wheel bearings have excessive free play 4
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671 WMC is a 1959 Matchless G12 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1959 Matchless G12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 19,926 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 Matchless G12 fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 671 WMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Matchless G12 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 67 years old, this Matchless G12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 671 WMC registered?

671 WMC is a 1959 Matchless G12, first registered on 20 July 1959.

Is 671 WMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 671 WMC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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