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VAV 657L

1972 Vauxhall Victor

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,862 mi
Last recorded92,862 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Victor43,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAV 657L
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 92,862 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 92,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,599 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 91,593 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,321 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 90,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,310 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 87,983 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 13 Jan 2016 87,982 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Oil leaks

Pass 23 Jan 2015 87,152 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 86,827 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 86,573 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 85,898 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 85,307 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 85,300 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 84,525 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 83,608 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 81,569 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 81,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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VAV 657L is a 1972 Vauxhall Victor in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Vauxhall Victor models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 43,569 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 VAV 657L, 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 54 years old, this Vauxhall Victor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VAV 657L registered?

VAV 657L is a 1972 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 8 November 1972.

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