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URX 243

1960 Vauxhall Velox

Green Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,585 mi
Last recorded71,585 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1960 Vauxhall Velox67,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURX 243
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 71,585 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 70,011 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 69,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 68,368 miles

corosion to body work

Pass 4 Jul 2006 67,402 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 67,391 miles

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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URX 243 is a 1960 Vauxhall Velox in Green with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1960 Vauxhall Velox models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 67,032 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 URX 243, 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 66 years old, this Vauxhall Velox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was URX 243 registered?

URX 243 is a 1960 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 25 March 1960.

Is URX 243 safe to buy?

The MOT history for URX 243 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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