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457 FPO

1962 Vauxhall Victor

Grey Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,059 mi
Last recorded69,059 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1962 Vauxhall Victor51,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration457 FPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 69,059 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 69,059 miles

Fuel hose insecure fowls rear axle (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,017 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 68,329 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering drop arm has slight play

Fail 8 May 2013 68,329 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering drop arm has slight play

Pass 3 May 2011 68,310 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s outer door sill starting to corrode

o/s/f floor pan corroded and holed

Fail 15 Apr 2011 68,243 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s outer door sill starting to corrode

o/s/f floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 22 Apr 2010 68,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 68,002 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f steering drag link has slight play in bushes

Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

outer sills corroded inner sills corroded o/s chassis leg corroded o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2007 67,931 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

Fail 13 Sep 2006 66,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 66,712 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 66,704 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 66,487 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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457 FPO is a 1962 Vauxhall Victor in Grey with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 457 FPO, 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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457 FPO is a 1962 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 1 June 1962.

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