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DMR 500L

1973 Vauxhall Victor

Red Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,618 mi
Last recorded48,618 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Vauxhall Victor36,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMR 500L
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,618 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 48,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 46,985 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,121 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 11,483 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 10,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 10,794 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 10,787 miles

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

vehicle exstensively welded on underside

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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DMR 500L is a 1973 Vauxhall Victor in Red with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DMR 500L, 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 DMR 500L registered?

DMR 500L is a 1973 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 5 April 1973.

Is DMR 500L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMR 500L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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