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MGK 956

1951 Vincent Comet

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,569 mi
Last recorded8,569 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 1951 Vincent Comet8,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGK 956
MakeVincent
ModelComet
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2010 8,569 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 7,440 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 6,863 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 6,369 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 6,122 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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MGK 956 is a 1951 Vincent Comet in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 MGK 956, 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 MGK 956 registered?

MGK 956 is a 1951 Vincent Comet, first registered on 3 July 1951.

Is MGK 956 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGK 956 shows 5 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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