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88 HMD

1956 Vauxhall Velox

Black Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,728 mi
Last recorded59,728 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1956 Vauxhall Velox57,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 HMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,728 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 59,726 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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88 HMD is a 1956 Vauxhall Velox in Black with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1956 Vauxhall Velox models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 57,335 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 88 HMD, 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 70 years old, this Vauxhall Velox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 88 HMD registered?

88 HMD is a 1956 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 13 January 1956.

Is 88 HMD safe to buy?

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