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HTY 523L

1973 Vauxhall Victor

Green Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

22,778 mi
Last recorded22,778 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Vauxhall Victor36,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTY 523L
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 22,778 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 21,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 20,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 19,377 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under sealed

Fail 17 Sep 2020 19,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under sealed

Pass 14 Sep 2017 16,362 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 15,266 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 15,239 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 13,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 11,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 10,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 8,761 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 7,452 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 7,452 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 6,062 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 4,685 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 3,003 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 1,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2006 341 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 99,344 miles

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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HTY 523L is a 1973 Vauxhall Victor in Green with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTY 523L, 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 HTY 523L registered?

HTY 523L is a 1973 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 20 June 1973.

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