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OCL 698

1960 Velocette Viper

Black Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,489 mi
Last recorded4,489 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1960 Velocette Viper14,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCL 698
MakeVelocette
ModelViper
Year1960
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 4,489 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 4,471 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 4,471 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 4,458 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 4,417 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 3,682 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 3,507 miles

How Reliable is the Velocette Viper?

Based on 2,009 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

94.3%
Pass Rate
255
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
Brake cable badly frayed 2
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 2
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OCL 698 is a 1960 Velocette Viper in Black with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1960 Velocette Viper models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.8% with a typical mileage of 14,114 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 Velocette Viper fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OCL 698, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Viper typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 66 years old, this Velocette Viper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OCL 698 registered?

OCL 698 is a 1960 Velocette Viper, first registered on 16 March 1960.

Is OCL 698 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCL 698 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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