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OSX 451J

1971 Vauxhall Victor

Yellow Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

7,252 mi
Last recorded7,252 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Victor49,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSX 451J
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 7,252 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 7,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2022 6,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2021 5,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 57,101 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 5,165 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 5,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 4,102 miles

free play in lower suspension ball joints

free play in offside front wheel bearing

slight judder from offside front brake

Pass 23 May 2016 3,558 miles

free play in lower suspension ball joints

Pass 4 Jun 2015 2,471 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 1,555 miles

free play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

free play in offside front wheel bearing

free play in steering rack offside inner joint

Pass 3 Jun 2013 615 miles

corrosion to offside chassis around gearbox mount

free play in nearside front lower suspension joint

free play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2012 13,240 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion osr boot floor outwith prescribed area

Fail 30 May 2011 11,541 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion osr boot floor outwith prescribed area

Pass 14 Jun 2010 9,845 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 8,198 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 6,654 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,471 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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OSX 451J is a 1971 Vauxhall Victor in Yellow with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Victor models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 49,356 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 OSX 451J, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Victor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OSX 451J registered?

OSX 451J is a 1971 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 10 May 1971.

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