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NDU 372

1953 Standard Vanguard

Black Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,856 mi
Last recorded14,856 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1953 Standard Vanguard63,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDU 372
MakeStandard
ModelVanguard
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 14,856 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 13,827 miles

offside front king pin has slight play

Pass 25 May 2011 12,662 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 10,345 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 10,006 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 9,713 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 9,713 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge & cracking on tread

rear brakes 43% imbalanced

slight play n/s/f stub

slight play o/s/f hub

slight play steering box

Pass 20 May 2006 9,381 miles

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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NDU 372 is a 1953 Standard Vanguard in Black with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1953 Standard Vanguard models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 63,272 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 Standard Vanguard fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NDU 372, 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 73 years old, this Standard Vanguard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NDU 372?

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What year was NDU 372 registered?

NDU 372 is a 1953 Standard Vanguard, first registered on 1 May 1953.

Is NDU 372 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDU 372 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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