MOT Status
ValidMileage
98,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front brake has slight bind
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front brake is binding
nearside front seat mount is slightly loose
offside front brake is slightly binding
How Reliable is the Standard Vanguard?
Based on 587 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CGR 475 is a 1953 Standard Vanguard in Blue with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
Across all 1953 Standard Vanguard models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 63,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Standard Vanguard fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CGR 475, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Standard Vanguard typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 73 years old, this Standard Vanguard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of CGR 475?
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What year was CGR 475 registered?
CGR 475 is a 1953 Standard Vanguard, first registered on 25 March 1953.
Is CGR 475 safe to buy?
The MOT history for CGR 475 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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