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XVS 697

1955 Vauxhall Velox

Grey Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,357 mi
Last recorded105,357 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1955 Vauxhall Velox39,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVS 697
MakeVauxhall
ModelVelox
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,357 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 105,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 99,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s "b" pillar corroded on inside

Fail 27 Nov 2012 99,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s "b" pillar corroded on inside

Pass 30 Nov 2011 9,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 9,590 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have cracking to outer sidewalls, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 9 Feb 2011 9,587 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2008 95,690 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r tyre weathering/cracking

Fail 6 May 2008 95,690 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r tyre weathering/cracking

Pass 5 May 2007 9,564 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,501 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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XVS 697 is a 1955 Vauxhall Velox in Grey with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1955 Vauxhall Velox models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 39,172 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 XVS 697, 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 71 years old, this Vauxhall Velox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XVS 697 is a 1955 Vauxhall Velox, first registered on 2 February 1955.

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