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PSY 636

1962 Vauxhall Velox

Black Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,535 mi
Last recorded56,535 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1962 Vauxhall Velox61,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSY 636
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,535 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,319 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 56,314 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,939 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 55,922 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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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PSY 636 is a 1962 Vauxhall Velox in Black with a 2,651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1962 Vauxhall Velox models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 61,788 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 PSY 636, 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 64 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 PSY 636 registered?

PSY 636 is a 1962 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 1 September 1962.

Is PSY 636 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSY 636 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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