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681 DCV

1959 Vauxhall Velox

Black Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,608 mi
Last recorded48,608 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1959 Vauxhall Velox45,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration681 DCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 48,608 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 47,221 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 47,221 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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681 DCV is a 1959 Vauxhall Velox in Black with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1959 Vauxhall Velox models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 45,561 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 Vauxhall Velox fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 681 DCV, 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 67 years old, this Vauxhall Velox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 681 DCV registered?

681 DCV is a 1959 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 1 March 1959.

Is 681 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 681 DCV 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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