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R463 FND

1997 Vauxhall Velox

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,643 mi
Last recorded84,643 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 FND
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 84,643 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 76,664 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 76,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 70,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 62,981 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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R463 FND is a 1997 Vauxhall Velox in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R463 FND, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Velox is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R463 FND registered?

R463 FND is a 1997 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R463 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 FND shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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