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609 PPA

1960 Vauxhall Victor

Blue Petrol 1507cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,276 mi
Last recorded64,276 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1960 Vauxhall Victor59,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration609 PPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,507cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 64,276 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 64,217 miles

end float at n/s rear axle half shaft bearing

Fail 11 May 2015 64,212 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

end float at n/s rear axle half shaft bearing

Pass 3 May 2014 64,038 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,806 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 63,358 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

freeplay in offside lower suspension joint

offside rear brake performance higher than nearside rear

Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,358 miles

freeplay in offside lower suspension joint

offside rear brake performance higher than nearside rear

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,796 miles

drop arm bushes to drag link worn

fuel cap requires replacement

fuel filter requires replacement

radiator overflow pipe dripping

Fail 15 Mar 2011 62,795 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

drop arm bushes to drag link worn

fuel cap requires replacement

fuel filter requires replacement

radiator overflow pipe dripping

Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,058 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 62,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Bushes drop arm to track rod worn

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front shock absorber damaged at bottom

nearside rear drum damp back plate

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,701 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 60,658 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 60,042 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 60,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 59,769 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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609 PPA is a 1960 Vauxhall Victor in Blue with a 1,507cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1960 Vauxhall Victor models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 59,944 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 609 PPA, 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 66 years old, this Vauxhall Victor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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609 PPA is a 1960 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 11 April 1960.

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