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SFC 580J

1971 Vauxhall Victor

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,863 mi
Last recorded64,863 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Victor49,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFC 580J
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,863 miles

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 May 2017 64,860 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shocker bush cracking

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2016 64,107 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,733 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 62,452 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,488 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 57,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,907 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,295 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long travel on parking brake

o/s/f seat belt tight to fasten and release

Pass 3 Aug 2007 52,463 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 52,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,390 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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SFC 580J is a 1971 Vauxhall Victor in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SFC 580J, 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 SFC 580J registered?

SFC 580J is a 1971 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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