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BVJ 164L

1973 Vauxhall Victor

Green Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,771 mi
Last recorded21,771 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 Vauxhall Victor36,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVJ 164L
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 21,771 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 18,147 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2014 18,147 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,150 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 14,833 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,833 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,217 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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BVJ 164L is a 1973 Vauxhall Victor in Green with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Vauxhall Victor models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 36,992 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 BVJ 164L, 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 53 years old, this Vauxhall Victor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVJ 164L registered?

BVJ 164L is a 1973 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is BVJ 164L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVJ 164L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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