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477 UHY

1978 Vauxhall Victor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,609 mi
Last recorded34,609 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Victor57,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration477 UHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 34,609 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 34,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 34,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 34,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,201 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 34,049 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 34,047 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,995 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 33,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,961 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 33,961 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,957 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,786 miles

Oil leak

Only one wiper arm fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Feb 2013 33,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

only one wiper arm fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

only one wiper arm fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2012 33,724 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2010 33,699 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,695 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 33,589 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES ARE DAMP WITH OIL

Fail 1 May 2008 33,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES ARE DAMP WITH OIL

Pass 16 May 2007 33,185 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 33,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 32,812 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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477 UHY is a 1978 Vauxhall Victor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1978 Vauxhall Victor models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 57,448 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 477 UHY, 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 48 years old, this Vauxhall Victor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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477 UHY is a 1978 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is 477 UHY safe to buy?

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