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MSJ 134

1954 Standard Vanguard

Blue Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,096 mi
Last recorded1,096 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSJ 134
MakeStandard
ModelVanguard
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 1,096 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 1 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 76,606 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,480 miles
Fail 11 May 2009

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2008 75,311 miles

nearside sill holed and corroded

steering quite stiff

Pass 23 Nov 2006 75,675 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Standard Vanguard?

Based on 587 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
238
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
brake binding 12
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 11
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MSJ 134 is a 1954 Standard Vanguard in Blue with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Standard Vanguard fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MSJ 134, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Standard Vanguard typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 72 years old, this Standard Vanguard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MSJ 134 registered?

MSJ 134 is a 1954 Standard Vanguard, first registered on 1 July 1954.

Is MSJ 134 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSJ 134 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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