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LWT 772

1952 Vincent Rapide

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72 mi
Last recorded72 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1952 Vincent Rapide20,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWT 772
MakeVincent
ModelRapide
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 72 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 72 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 35 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 32 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 3 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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LWT 772 is a 1952 Vincent Rapide in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1952 Vincent Rapide models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.1% with a typical mileage of 20,150 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 LWT 772, 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 74 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 LWT 772?

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What year was LWT 772 registered?

LWT 772 is a 1952 Vincent Rapide, first registered on 18 June 1952.

Is LWT 772 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWT 772 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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