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TYE 457M

1973 Vauxhall Victor

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,797 mi
Last recorded19,797 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 Vauxhall Victor36,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYE 457M
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 19,797 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 19,795 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f and n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 19,775 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 19,767 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 19,721 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

coolant leek

Pass 23 Oct 2019 19,377 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 19,301 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 19,227 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 19,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 19,053 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 18,790 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 18,518 miles

corrosion started on inner sills

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 17,771 miles

corrosion started at offside inner sill

Pass 5 Sep 2012 17,295 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,661 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,854 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 15,656 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,539 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 13,400 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 12,397 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 12,397 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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TYE 457M is a 1973 Vauxhall Victor in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TYE 457M, 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.

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What year was TYE 457M registered?

TYE 457M is a 1973 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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