MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leaks
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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