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JLT 447

1948 Vincent Rapide

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,947 mi
Last recorded5,947 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1948 Vincent Rapide8,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLT 447
MakeVincent
ModelRapide
Year1948
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 5,947 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 5,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 5,869 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 5,650 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 5,381 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 5,381 miles

Offside Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

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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JLT 447 is a 1948 Vincent Rapide in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1948 Vincent Rapide models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.7% with a typical mileage of 8,776 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 JLT 447, 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 78 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 JLT 447?

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What year was JLT 447 registered?

JLT 447 is a 1948 Vincent Rapide, first registered on 2 February 1948.

Is JLT 447 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLT 447 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JLT 447 have outstanding finance?

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