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FSU 179

1960 Standard 10

Green Petrol 945cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,503 mi
Last recorded85,503 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1960 Standard 1034,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSU 179
MakeStandard
Model10
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine945cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 85,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 84,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,104 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 72,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 71,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

fluid weap from backplate area poss halfshaft seals

Pass 18 Aug 2008 71,691 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2007 71,293 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 70,629 miles

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

slight play in steering system

How Reliable is the Standard 10?

Based on 655 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
213
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Stop lamp not working 17
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
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FSU 179 is a 1960 Standard 10 in Green with a 945cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1960 Standard 10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 34,232 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 Standard 10 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FSU 179, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Standard 10 typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 66 years old, this Standard 10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FSU 179?

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What year was FSU 179 registered?

FSU 179 is a 1960 Standard 10, first registered on 30 December 1960.

Is FSU 179 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSU 179 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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