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LGT 25

1950 Vincent Rapide

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,742 mi
Last recorded42,742 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1950 Vincent Rapide17,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGT 25
MakeVincent
ModelRapide
Year1950
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,742 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 42,689 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,959 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,623 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,084 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,866 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 40,632 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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LGT 25 is a 1950 Vincent Rapide in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LGT 25, 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 LGT 25?

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What year was LGT 25 registered?

LGT 25 is a 1950 Vincent Rapide, first registered on 10 May 1950.

Is LGT 25 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGT 25 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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