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HVS 177

1956 Vauxhall Velox

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,697 mi
Last recorded78,697 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1956 Vauxhall Velox57,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVS 177
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,697 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2013 77,707 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,143 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s rear spring saddle fretting!

Fail 15 Mar 2011 75,767 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s rear spring saddle fretting!

Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,336 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,213 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 75,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 74,997 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 74,739 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 74,390 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 74,390 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2005 74,187 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Velox?

Based on 1,315 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
414
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27
brake binding 27
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HVS 177 is a 1956 Vauxhall Velox in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1956 Vauxhall Velox models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 57,335 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 Vauxhall Velox fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HVS 177, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Velox typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 70 years old, this Vauxhall Velox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVS 177 registered?

HVS 177 is a 1956 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 30 December 1956.

Is HVS 177 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVS 177 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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