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OVS 656

1962 Vauxhall Victor

Red Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,195 mi
Last recorded79,195 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1962 Vauxhall Victor51,937 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVS 656
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 79,195 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front wheelbearings slight wear

front wheelbearings slight wear

front wheelbearings slight wear

Pass 25 Jan 2017 76,992 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 76,989 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings idler arm (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2005 67,210 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 67,155 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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OVS 656 is a 1962 Vauxhall Victor in Red with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1962 Vauxhall Victor models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 51,937 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 OVS 656, 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 64 years old, this Vauxhall Victor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OVS 656 registered?

OVS 656 is a 1962 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 2 July 1962.

Is OVS 656 safe to buy?

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