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SPH 387M

1973 Vauxhall Victor

Green Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,628 mi
Last recorded46,628 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Vauxhall Victor36,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPH 387M
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 46,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 45,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 45,125 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 45,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2015 43,523 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,706 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,050 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 39,574 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,401 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 37,084 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 32,452 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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SPH 387M is a 1973 Vauxhall Victor in Green with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1973 Vauxhall Victor models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 36,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SPH 387M, 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 53 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 SPH 387M registered?

SPH 387M is a 1973 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is SPH 387M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPH 387M shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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