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LYT 179

1951 Vincent Comet

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,202 mi
Last recorded10,202 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1951 Vincent Comet8,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYT 179
MakeVincent
ModelComet
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2012 10,202 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 10,202 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 10,136 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 10,087 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 9,993 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 9,878 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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LYT 179 is a 1951 Vincent Comet in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYT 179, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYT 179 registered?

LYT 179 is a 1951 Vincent Comet, first registered on 27 March 1951.

Is LYT 179 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYT 179 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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