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GUF 388N

1974 Vauxhall Victor

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,696 mi
Last recorded25,696 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1974 Vauxhall Victor52,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUF 388N
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 25,696 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 25,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 21,149 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing suspension arm bush (2.5.B.3a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2012 21,094 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 21,092 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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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GUF 388N is a 1974 Vauxhall Victor in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Vauxhall Victor models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,124 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 GUF 388N, 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 52 years old, this Vauxhall Victor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GUF 388N?

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What year was GUF 388N registered?

GUF 388N is a 1974 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 15 November 1974.

Is GUF 388N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUF 388N shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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