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OYR 492L

1972 Vauxhall Victor

Gold Petrol 1760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,996 mi
Last recorded72,996 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Victor43,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYR 492L
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,760cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,996 miles

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

Slight imbalance at rear brake readings, advise further inspection/attention.

rear tailgate struts weak

secondary bonnet catch deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,722 miles

corrosion has formed at the offside front inner wing.

corrosion has formed on metal brake pipes across rear axle.

rear exhaust pipe mountings missing but system is adequately supported

secondary bonnet catch is deteriorated.

tailgate struts are weak in operation.

wear developing in the indicator/high beam switch.

Fail 25 Aug 2017 72,722 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside front. (1.8.A.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working offside rear. (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion has formed at the offside front inner wing.

corrosion has formed on metal brake pipes across rear axle.

rear exhaust pipe mountings missing but system is adequately supported

secondary bonnet catch is deteriorated.

tailgate struts are weak in operation.

wear developing in the indicator/high beam switch.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,323 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general wear at steering rack mechanism

nearside dipped headlamp beam close to upper limit

nearside wing mirror stem retainer weak

offside dipped headlamp beam close to upper limit

Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,639 miles

Boot floor damp at offside rear

Exhaust becoming insecure at front flange

Front tyres beginning to wear on inner tread

Slight play in offside front wheel bearings

corrosion formed at offside front inner wing

Fail 3 Sep 2015 71,639 miles

Boot floor damp at offside rear

Exhaust becoming insecure at front flange

Front tyres beginning to wear on inner tread

Slight play in offside front wheel bearings

corrosion formed at offside front inner wing

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel pipe leaking at carburettor (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 70,719 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 70,719 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,609 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 69,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,189 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,624 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,964 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 64,964 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery not secure

Pass 4 Sep 2009 63,939 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 63,933 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,029 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 61,972 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,870 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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OYR 492L is a 1972 Vauxhall Victor in Gold with a 1,760cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OYR 492L, 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 OYR 492L registered?

OYR 492L is a 1972 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 21 December 1972.

Is OYR 492L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYR 492L shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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