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JWV 495

1953 Standard Vanguard

Black Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,152 mi
Last recorded42,152 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1953 Standard Vanguard63,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWV 495
MakeStandard
ModelVanguard
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,152 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 42,108 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 41,881 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2006 41,881 miles

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

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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JWV 495 is a 1953 Standard Vanguard in Black with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1953 Standard Vanguard models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 63,272 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 JWV 495, 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 73 years old, this Standard Vanguard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JWV 495 registered?

JWV 495 is a 1953 Standard Vanguard, first registered on 6 June 1953.

Is JWV 495 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWV 495 shows 4 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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