Vauxhall Victor Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Victor reliable? We analysed 6,898 real MOT tests across 932 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Victor is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Victor.
Vauxhall Victor Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Victor. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Victor MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vauxhall Victor to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vauxhall Victor Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Victor fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Vauxhall Victor Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Victor owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Victor MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Victor year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 118 | 74.6% | 29,716 | 57,448 | 60,603 |
| 1975 | 142 | 78.2% | 18,928 | 51,954 | 71,265 |
| 1974 | 130 | 76.2% | 24,730 | 52,124 | 82,285 |
| 1973 | 341 | 76.0% | 18,795 | 36,992 | 53,673 |
| 1972 | 557 | 81.3% | 24,560 | 43,569 | 65,185 |
| 1971 | 481 | 83.8% | 18,870 | 49,356 | 65,242 |
| 1970 | 131 | 77.1% | 31,954 | 72,872 | 81,823 |
| 1969 | 148 | 86.5% | 35,796 | 50,618 | 70,376 |
| 1968 | 200 | 81.0% | 21,038 | 65,065 | 79,450 |
| 1967 | 295 | 86.1% | 35,650 | 46,212 | 60,636 |
| 1966 | 353 | 81.9% | 33,043 | 52,873 | 78,378 |
| 1965 | 333 | 77.2% | 38,468 | 60,138 | 77,453 |
| 1964 | 712 | 82.2% | 40,073 | 57,350 | 82,308 |
| 1963 | 884 | 80.7% | 32,188 | 60,005 | 77,484 |
| 1962 | 600 | 81.0% | 23,034 | 51,937 | 68,765 |
| 1961 | 372 | 84.4% | 24,120 | 51,918 | 66,484 |
| 1960 | 455 | 82.4% | 33,166 | 59,944 | 79,966 |
| 1959 | 190 | 81.1% | 33,273 | 63,664 | 70,776 |
| 1958 | 107 | 83.2% | 7,312 | 32,601 | 49,281 |
| 1957 | 54 | 83.3% | 44,501 | 62,650 | 69,290 |
How Long Does a Vauxhall Victor Last?
Based on 932 Vauxhall Victor vehicles on UK roads.
Vauxhall Victor Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Victor MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Victor
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.5% MOT pass rate from 148 tests
74.6% MOT pass rate from 118 tests
The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Victor is 1969, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.5% across 148 tests. The 1978 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Vauxhall Victor Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Victor THIS CAR | 81.2% | 6,898 | 52,226 mi | 69 yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 69.7% | 26,893,546 | 58,908 mi | 33 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra | 71.9% | 25,288,868 | 76,280 mi | 34 yrs |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 71.9% | 8,488,627 | 75,062 mi | 27 yrs |
| Skoda Octavia SE L First Edition TSI | 92.1% | 3,375 | 30,315 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Victor outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Victor has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.2% across 6,898 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Vauxhall Victor are suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (252 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (220), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (180). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Vauxhall Victor owner drives around 369 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Vauxhall Victor models stay on UK roads for around 69 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.