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LFO 316

1951 Vincent Comet

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,603 mi
Last recorded5,603 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1951 Vincent Comet8,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFO 316
MakeVincent
ModelComet
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 5,603 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2011 5,449 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 5,429 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 5,135 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 4,712 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 4,164 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 3,217 miles

How Reliable is the Vincent Comet?

Based on 1,663 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

92.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Horn not working 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 4
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
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LFO 316 is a 1951 Vincent Comet in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1951 Vincent Comet models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 8,000 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 Comet fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LFO 316, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vincent Comet typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 75 years old, this Vincent Comet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of LFO 316?

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What year was LFO 316 registered?

LFO 316 is a 1951 Vincent Comet, first registered on 31 December 1951.

Is LFO 316 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFO 316 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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