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ECK 698

1951 Vincent Rapide

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22 mi
Last recorded22 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1951 Vincent Rapide8,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECK 698
MakeVincent
ModelRapide
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2010 22 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 22 miles

How Reliable is the Vincent Rapide?

Based on 1,545 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

95.0%
Pass Rate
429
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 2
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ECK 698 is a 1951 Vincent Rapide in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1951 Vincent Rapide models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 8,478 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 Vincent Rapide fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECK 698, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vincent Rapide typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 75 years old, this Vincent Rapide is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECK 698 registered?

ECK 698 is a 1951 Vincent Rapide, first registered on 28 September 1951.

Is ECK 698 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECK 698 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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