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RMU 858

1951 Vauxhall Velox

Yellow Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,603 mi
Last recorded33,603 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMU 858
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1951
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2006 33,603 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 33,325 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) 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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RMU 858 is a 1951 Vauxhall Velox in Yellow with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RMU 858, 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 75 years old, this Vauxhall Velox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RMU 858 registered?

RMU 858 is a 1951 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 24 April 1951.

Is RMU 858 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMU 858 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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