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DSL 847

1960 Vauxhall Victor

Blue Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

8,594 mi
Last recorded8,594 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1960 Vauxhall Victor59,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSL 847
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 8,594 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 8,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 8,448 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 8,124 miles

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight movement in O/S steering pivot point due to rubber bush deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2014 7,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyre sidewalls have chaffing damage

difficult to be sure of quality of welding repairs

Fail 8 Aug 2014 7,689 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyre sidewalls have chaffing damage

difficult to be sure of quality of welding repairs

Pass 13 Aug 2013 7,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

dificult to be sure of quality of welding repairs

slight movement at offside rear leaf spring u bolts/bushes

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

wetness on offside rear brake backplate, thought to be axle oil

Fail 12 Aug 2013 7,350 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

dificult to be sure of quality of welding repairs

slight movement at offside rear leaf spring u bolts/bushes

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

wetness on offside rear brake backplate, thought to be axle oil

Pass 16 Aug 2012 7,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

difficult to be sure of quality of welding repairs

Fail 14 Aug 2012 7,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

difficult to be sure of quality of welding repairs

Pass 8 Aug 2011 6,833 miles

Oil leak

fuel line chaffed above rear axle

tyre sidewalls chaffed

Fail 2 Aug 2011 6,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

fuel line chaffed above rear axle

tyre sidewalls chaffed

Pass 11 Aug 2010 6,556 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 6,164 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

main fuel line badly chaffed above rear axle.advese replaced & re-routed

slight play in drop arm bush

Pass 11 Aug 2009 6,164 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

main fuel line badly chaffed above rear axle.advese replaced & re-routed

slight play in drop arm bush

Pass 5 Aug 2008 5,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 5,760 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 5,156 miles

Coolant leak

slight movement in steering drop arm bush

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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DSL 847 is a 1960 Vauxhall Victor in Blue with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DSL 847, 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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DSL 847 is a 1960 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 1 April 1960.

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