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CTU 118K

1971 Vauxhall Victor

Gold Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,672 mi
Last recorded55,672 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Victor49,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTU 118K
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,672 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside and offside front sills corroding

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer slightly fluctuating

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,171 miles

Offside Rear Lower inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,905 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 52,905 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,882 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,847 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,636 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,606 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 52,597 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,453 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 52,128 miles

single braking system fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2007 52,119 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear coil spring assistors fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2006 51,850 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 51,848 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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CTU 118K is a 1971 Vauxhall Victor in Gold with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Victor models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 49,356 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 CTU 118K, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Victor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CTU 118K registered?

CTU 118K is a 1971 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 22 November 1971.

Is CTU 118K safe to buy?

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