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P640 TGS

1997 Vauxhall Victor

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

109,481 mi
Last recorded109,481 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 TGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2008 109,481 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2007 98,602 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2007 98,602 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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2006 91,793 miles

OIL LOW †NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL DAMAGED ON INSIDE EDGE †EXHAUST REAR JOINT RUSTY

Fail 6 Jan 2006 91,793 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

OIL LOW †NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL DAMAGED ON INSIDE EDGE †EXHAUST REAR JOINT RUSTY

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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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P640 TGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Victor in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P640 TGS, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Victor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P640 TGS registered?

P640 TGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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