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PAS 389

1953 Standard Vanguard

Black Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,124 mi
Last recorded28,124 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1953 Standard Vanguard63,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAS 389
MakeStandard
ModelVanguard
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 May 2012 28,124 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,398 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,706 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 25,635 miles

slight lift in o/s king pin

slight play in track rod end

Pass 29 Mar 2008 73,877 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,845 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,832 miles

slight play in king pins

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

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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PAS 389 is a 1953 Standard Vanguard in Black with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PAS 389, 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.

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How do I check the history of PAS 389?

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What year was PAS 389 registered?

PAS 389 is a 1953 Standard Vanguard, first registered on 1 January 1953.

Is PAS 389 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAS 389 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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