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WCE 202L

1972 Vauxhall Victor

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,765 mi
Last recorded78,765 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Victor43,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCE 202L
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 78,765 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 78,172 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 77,740 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 77,540 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,495 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 75,708 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 75,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Evidence of oil leaks

General corrosion to all underside areas

slight play to nearside inner rack joint

Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,131 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 75,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,020 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 72,020 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake backplate damp

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,551 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 71,320 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,926 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 70,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,225 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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WCE 202L is a 1972 Vauxhall Victor in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCE 202L, 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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WCE 202L is a 1972 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 1 November 1972.

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