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YUJ 157K

1972 Vauxhall Victor

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,123 mi
Last recorded73,123 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Victor43,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUJ 157K
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,123 miles

front valance box section corroded unprescribed areas

hole in o/s/f inner arch unprescribed areas

slight play steering

small hole in center exhaust silencer

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 30 Sep 2016 73,117 miles

exhaust has slight blow from joint

rear tyres cracking and perished

surface corrosion around underbody areas and underbody undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,087 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,863 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking spliting

slight blow from exhaust joint

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 23 Sep 2014 72,861 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking spliting

slight blow from exhaust joint

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,853 miles

coil springs corroded

slight blow from exhaust system

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,850 miles

slight blow from exhaust joint

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion on coil springs

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,843 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight blow from exhaust center

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 15 Apr 2011 72,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight blow from exhaust center

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 17 Apr 2010 72,549 miles

slight blow from exhaust

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 14 Apr 2010 72,546 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

slight blow from exhaust

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,502 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 72,446 miles

surface corossion around underbody areas

Fail 24 Apr 2008 72,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

surface corossion around underbody areas

Pass 21 Apr 2007 72,340 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 72,340 miles

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

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

corossion around underbody areas

Pass 14 Apr 2006 71,992 miles

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

surface corossion around underbody areas & inner sills

Fail 12 Apr 2006 71,987 miles

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

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

surface corossion around underbody areas & inner sills

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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YUJ 157K is a 1972 Vauxhall Victor in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUJ 157K, 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 YUJ 157K registered?

YUJ 157K is a 1972 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 10 May 1972.

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