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SSY 296

1953 Vauxhall Velox

Red Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,459 mi
Last recorded66,459 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSY 296
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,459 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 66,459 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,754 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,331 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 65,326 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,597 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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SSY 296 is a 1953 Vauxhall Velox in Red with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SSY 296, 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 73 years old, this Vauxhall Velox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SSY 296 registered?

SSY 296 is a 1953 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 12 November 1953.

Is SSY 296 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSY 296 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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