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849 XUV

1954 Vauxhall Velox

Black Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,618 mi
Last recorded57,618 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1954 Vauxhall Velox31,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration849 XUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,618 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,260 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,898 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 56,272 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 56,267 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in both sides front lower suspension ball joints

Slight play in nearside steering idler

Slight play in steering ball joints

Pass 1 Dec 2007 56,244 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 55,135 miles

Slight play in both sides track rod ends. †Slight play in both sides lower ball joints.

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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849 XUV is a 1954 Vauxhall Velox in Black with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1954 Vauxhall Velox models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 31,379 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 849 XUV, 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 72 years old, this Vauxhall Velox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 849 XUV registered?

849 XUV is a 1954 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 1 January 1954.

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