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PLE 479

1954 Vauxhall Velox

Black Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,806 mi
Last recorded1,806 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1954 Vauxhall Velox31,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLE 479
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 1,806 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 1,292 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 10,727 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 848 miles

cut to inner side wall of n/s/f tyre,but no chords are showing

under body is under sealed

Pass 29 Mar 2010 712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 610 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 476 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 447 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 272 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 37 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in nearside steering idler.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 37 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in nearside steering idler.

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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PLE 479 is a 1954 Vauxhall Velox in Black with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 PLE 479, 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 PLE 479 registered?

PLE 479 is a 1954 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 2 November 1954.

Is PLE 479 safe to buy?

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