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OWC 485

1954 Vauxhall Velox

Black Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,098 mi
Last recorded88,098 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1954 Vauxhall Velox31,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWC 485
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 88,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 May 2012 87,963 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 87,950 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 20 May 2011 87,944 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 87,861 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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OWC 485 is a 1954 Vauxhall Velox in Black with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1954 Vauxhall Velox models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 31,379 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 Vauxhall Velox fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OWC 485, 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 72 years old, this Vauxhall Velox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OWC 485 registered?

OWC 485 is a 1954 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 1 March 1954.

Is OWC 485 safe to buy?

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