MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)
Front Upper Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)
How Reliable is the Velocette Viper?
Based on 2,009 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TAX 820 is a 1958 Velocette Viper in Black with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1958 Velocette Viper models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 12,131 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 Velocette Viper fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAX 820, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Velocette Viper typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 68 years old, this Velocette Viper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TAX 820 registered?
TAX 820 is a 1958 Velocette Viper, first registered on 22 May 1958.
Is TAX 820 safe to buy?
The MOT history for TAX 820 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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