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VTV 701S

1978 Vauxhall Victor

Brown Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,768 mi
Last recorded60,768 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Victor57,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTV 701S
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 60,768 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 60,766 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 60,750 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 60,711 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,693 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,651 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 60,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 60,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 60,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,579 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,533 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 60,533 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,199 miles

center exhaust rubbers badly split (two of )

Fail 11 Jun 2012 60,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust rubbers badly split (two of )

Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,071 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,998 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 59,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,842 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 59,841 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,824 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 59,789 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 59,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

void bushes worn

Pass 20 Jun 2005 59,719 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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VTV 701S is a 1978 Vauxhall Victor in Brown with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1978 Vauxhall Victor models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 57,448 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 VTV 701S, 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 48 years old, this Vauxhall Victor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VTV 701S registered?

VTV 701S is a 1978 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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The MOT history for VTV 701S shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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