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HCR 978

1950 Vincent Rapide

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

460 mi
Last recorded460 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1950 Vincent Rapide17,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCR 978
MakeVincent
ModelRapide
Year1950
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 May 2013 460 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 420 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 409 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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HCR 978 is a 1950 Vincent Rapide in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1950 Vincent Rapide models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.6% with a typical mileage of 17,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vincent Rapide fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCR 978, 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 76 years old, this Vincent Rapide is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HCR 978?

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What year was HCR 978 registered?

HCR 978 is a 1950 Vincent Rapide, first registered on 13 October 1950.

Is HCR 978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCR 978 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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