CarVerify

Free Car Check

XAS 397

1948 Velocette Mac

Black Petrol 349cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,522 mi
Last recorded6,522 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1948 Velocette Mac5,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Velocette
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAS 397
MakeVelocette
ModelMac
Year1948
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc
View full Velocette Mac reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2012 6,522 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 5,534 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 5,172 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 4,750 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 4,385 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 3,918 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 2,588 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Velocette Mac?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 365 vehicles.

92.8%
Pass Rate
211
Miles/Year
78
Year Lifespan
365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
Horn not working 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 5
Full Velocette Mac reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Get full report — £4.99 Single check — £9.99
£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

XAS 397 is a 1948 Velocette Mac in Black with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1948 Velocette Mac models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 5,534 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Velocette Mac fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAS 397, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Mac typically stays on UK roads for around 78 years. At 78 years old, this Velocette Mac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XAS 397?

You can check the full history of XAS 397 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XAS 397 registered?

XAS 397 is a 1948 Velocette Mac, first registered on 1 January 1948.

Is XAS 397 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAS 397 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XAS 397 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on XAS 397. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.