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NUX 972

1956 Vauxhall Velox

Maroon Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,000 mi
Last recorded65,000 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1956 Vauxhall Velox57,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUX 972
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1956
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 65,000 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 65,000 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 65,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 65,000 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Slight play in steering idler bush

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Also slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine area and nsr hub ()

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

nsf& osf tyres cracking to tread area, not exposing cords

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,000 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 65,000 miles

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)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 65,000 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,412 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four tyres cracking to sidewalls

Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,271 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 62,271 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 60,255 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,927 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,888 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,646 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 57,335 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 57,018 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 56,785 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Velox?

Based on 1,315 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
414
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27
brake binding 27
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NUX 972 is a 1956 Vauxhall Velox in Maroon with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1956 Vauxhall Velox models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 57,335 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Velox fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NUX 972, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Velox typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 70 years old, this Vauxhall Velox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NUX 972 registered?

NUX 972 is a 1956 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 23 August 1956.

Is NUX 972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUX 972 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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