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NTF 423M

1973 Vauxhall Victor

Red Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

45,466 mi
Last recorded45,466 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Vauxhall Victor36,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTF 423M
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 45,466 miles

(could do with good clean underneath to better expose the lower body for corrosion assessment)

Both Rear Tyres close to legal limit

brake pipe slightly corroded (front to back)

front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2017 45,466 miles

Rear registration plate obscured towball (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Could do with a good clean underneath to better expose the lower body for corrosion assessment.

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 45,466 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate obscured towball (6.3.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Could do with a good clean underneath to better expose the lower body for corrosion assessment.

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 40,561 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 36,367 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 29,820 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,426 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,314 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 19,311 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 May 2010 16,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,735 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 15,730 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pipes greased

underbody obscured

Fail 26 Jun 2008 15,112 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pipes greased

underbody obscured

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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NTF 423M is a 1973 Vauxhall Victor in Red with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NTF 423M, 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.

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What year was NTF 423M registered?

NTF 423M is a 1973 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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