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974 AEV

1954 Vauxhall Velox

Grey Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,243 mi
Last recorded42,243 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1954 Vauxhall Velox31,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration974 AEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1954
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,243 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,598 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 40,728 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 39,653 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,216 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 39,216 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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974 AEV is a 1954 Vauxhall Velox in Grey with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 974 AEV, 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 974 AEV registered?

974 AEV is a 1954 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 10 July 1954.

Is 974 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 974 AEV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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