1961 Vauxhall Velox 2.3L Petrol · 161 XUN
1961 Vauxhall Velox (2.3L, petrol). First registered 09/05/1961. Recorded mileage 59,242 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VELOX
- Year / Origin
- 1961
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1961
- Engine
- 2262cc
161 XUN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2024
- 59,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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161 XUN Mileage History
- 26/04/202259,051 mi
- 22/01/202459,242 mi+191 mi
- 26/01/202459,242 mi
Average of roughly 109 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
161 XUN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1961 Vauxhall Velox (161 XUN) between April 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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