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GVA 797N

1975 Vauxhall Victor

Green Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,379 mi
Last recorded52,379 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1975 Vauxhall Victor51,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVA 797N
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 52,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 52,366 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 52,349 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 52,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 52,277 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 52,081 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 52,049 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 52,007 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 52,007 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip and main (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 51,901 miles

ageing cracks in tread on all four tyres

Pass 17 May 2017 51,855 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 51,837 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 51,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres cracks

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 10 Sep 2013 51,750 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 51,750 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,682 miles

corrosion to osr and nsr inner sill areas

osr park and service brake efforts lower than nsr

surface corrosion to all supension components front and rear

Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 51,571 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 51,535 miles

diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2008 51,535 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 16 Jul 2007 51,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2006 51,415 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 51,415 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GVA 797N is a 1975 Vauxhall Victor in Green with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1975 Vauxhall Victor models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 51,954 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 GVA 797N, 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 51 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 GVA 797N registered?

GVA 797N is a 1975 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 3 January 1975.

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