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XFU 979K

1971 Vauxhall Victor

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,852 mi
Last recorded65,852 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Victor49,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFU 979K
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 65,852 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 65,010 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,586 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 55,586 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,301 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,925 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 46,750 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 46,639 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

underboby corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2013 46,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

underboby corrosion

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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XFU 979K is a 1971 Vauxhall Victor in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Victor models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 49,356 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 XFU 979K, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Victor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XFU 979K registered?

XFU 979K is a 1971 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is XFU 979K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFU 979K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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