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LLL 348

1950 Vincent Comet

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,365 mi
Last recorded12,365 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1950 Vincent Comet7,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLL 348
MakeVincent
ModelComet
Year1950
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 12,365 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,277 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,747 miles

front tyre wearing unevenly

rear brake spongy

Pass 12 Sep 2008 11,386 miles

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

front tyre pressure low

rear suspension rubbing on seat mountings

Fail 28 Aug 2007 11,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Aug 2007 11,139 miles

front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Aug 2006 10,606 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 10,248 miles

Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

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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LLL 348 is a 1950 Vincent Comet in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1950 Vincent Comet models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 7,296 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 LLL 348, 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 76 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 LLL 348?

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What year was LLL 348 registered?

LLL 348 is a 1950 Vincent Comet, first registered on 28 August 1950.

Is LLL 348 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLL 348 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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