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TYA 818M

1973 Vauxhall Victor

Red Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,900 mi
Last recorded22,900 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Vauxhall Victor36,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYA 818M
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 22,900 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 22,810 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,547 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 22,342 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 22,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 21,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,004 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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TYA 818M is a 1973 Vauxhall Victor in Red with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 TYA 818M, 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 TYA 818M registered?

TYA 818M is a 1973 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is TYA 818M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYA 818M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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