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GSU 584

1952 Standard Vanguard

Blue Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

935 mi
Last recorded935 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2006
Typical for 1952 Standard Vanguard44,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSU 584
MakeStandard
ModelVanguard
Year1952
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2006 935 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 906 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 897 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Standard Vanguard?

Based on 587 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
238
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
brake binding 12
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 11
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GSU 584 is a 1952 Standard Vanguard in Blue with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1952 Standard Vanguard models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 44,258 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 Vanguard fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GSU 584, 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 74 years old, this Standard Vanguard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GSU 584 registered?

GSU 584 is a 1952 Standard Vanguard, first registered on 30 December 1952.

Is GSU 584 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSU 584 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GSU 584 have outstanding finance?

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