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YLW 989S

1978 Vauxhall Victor

Beige Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,162 mi
Last recorded26,162 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Victor57,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLW 989S
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 26,162 miles

advice on car has excess welding unable to check due to excess underseal advice further look inner wings sills and floor

advice on front crossmeber holed and cordid under raditor

Fail 22 Jul 2013 26,144 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

extensive corrosion nsf inner wing

Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,111 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 26,092 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 26,081 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,065 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,602 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 9 Jul 2008 25,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf fog lamp not working

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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YLW 989S is a 1978 Vauxhall Victor in Beige with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLW 989S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YLW 989S?

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What year was YLW 989S registered?

YLW 989S is a 1978 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 15 April 1978.

Is YLW 989S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLW 989S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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