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257 UYN

1962 Vauxhall Victor

Grey Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,563 mi
Last recorded85,563 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1962 Vauxhall Victor51,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration257 UYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,563 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,259 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 89,102 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,850 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery is insecure

o/s dip beam is dull

o/s reverse light cracked

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

rear leaf springs are slightly corroded and rubbers are slightly perished

rear shocks are slightly corroded rubbers are perished

there is corrosion on the bottom of both bumpers o/s/f wing and both seals slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2012 83,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery is insecure

o/s dip beam is dull

o/s reverse light cracked

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

rear leaf springs are slightly corroded and rubbers are slightly perished

rear shocks are slightly corroded rubbers are perished

there is corrosion on the bottom of both bumpers o/s/f wing and both seals slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2011 700 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2011 700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 93,843 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2009 83,749 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,749 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 83,724 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 83,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 83,643 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear leaf springs corroded

general corrsion for year under car & bodywork

Pass 10 Jul 2006 83,590 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Victor?

Based on 6,898 MOT tests across 932 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
369
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 252
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 220
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 180
brake binding 170
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 163
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257 UYN is a 1962 Vauxhall Victor in Grey with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1962 Vauxhall Victor models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 51,937 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 Victor fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 257 UYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Victor typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 64 years old, this Vauxhall Victor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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257 UYN is a 1962 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 4 May 1962.

Is 257 UYN safe to buy?

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