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OVT 796K

1972 Vauxhall Victor

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,948 mi
Last recorded18,948 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Victor43,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVT 796K
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 18,948 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 18,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 18,935 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 18,874 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 18,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 18,775 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,679 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 18,644 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,644 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,587 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,525 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 18,525 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 18,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,121 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 18,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 17,858 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 17,638 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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OVT 796K is a 1972 Vauxhall Victor in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1972 Vauxhall Victor models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 43,569 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 OVT 796K, 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 54 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 OVT 796K registered?

OVT 796K is a 1972 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is OVT 796K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVT 796K shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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