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SSY 561

1960 Vauxhall Victor

Red Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

27,534 mi
Last recorded27,534 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1960 Vauxhall Victor59,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSY 561
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 27,534 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 27,464 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 26,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 26,902 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 26,054 miles

Offside Outer Sill Corroding

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 23,501 miles

Front sills corroding

Pass 19 May 2018 22,715 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 23 May 2017 21,951 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 May 2017 21,950 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 21,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 20,896 miles

offside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

oil leaks.

slight play in offside front lower suspension joint.

Pass 1 May 2015 19,503 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside front lower suspension joint.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 18,473 miles

exhaust in poor condition but serviceable

front shock absorber fixings could do with attention

general steering wear but serviceable

no plate lamp could do with attention

some corrosion starting at front of offside sill

some wear in offside front top and bottom ball joints

Pass 13 Oct 2012

nearside front upper ball joint slightly worn

slight acceptable brake pulling to nearside

slight exhaust blow

some oil on offside rear backplate

some steering free play at steering wheel

Fail 13 Oct 2012 17,358 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil on offside rear back plate

rub marks on offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 3 Nov 2011 16,217 miles

diff oil on rear brake flexible hose

front lower shock absorber fixings could do with attention

rear diff oil leak

some movement in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 21 Oct 2010 14,616 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front lower shock absorber fixings could do with attention

oil on offside rear back plate

rub marks on offside rear tyre wall

Fail 14 Oct 2010 14,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil on offside rear back plate

rub marks on offside rear tyre wall

Pass 3 Nov 2009 12,923 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 12,923 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 11,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rub marks on nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 12 Nov 2008 11,541 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rub marks on nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2007 10,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear joint loose

Fail 5 Nov 2007 10,487 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear joint loose

Pass 28 Oct 2006 8,373 miles

brake pipe across front axle beam could do with attention

engine oil leak

front lower s/absorber bushes could do with attention

offside wiper split

slight ex blow at rear pipe

some fluid around offside rear hub

some movement in nearside front hub

some movement in steering drop arm bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2005 6,732 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

play in drop arm bush

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension top joints

slight play in offside and nearside front shockabsorber bushes

Fail 26 Oct 2005 6,732 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

play in drop arm bush

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension top joints

slight play in offside and nearside front shockabsorber bushes

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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SSY 561 is a 1960 Vauxhall Victor in Red with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1960 Vauxhall Victor models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 59,944 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 SSY 561, 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 66 years old, this Vauxhall Victor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SSY 561 is a 1960 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 8 April 1960.

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