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YWD 562

1978 Vauxhall Victor

Grey Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,665 mi
Last recorded67,665 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Victor57,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWD 562
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,665 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 67,659 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 67,655 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 67,655 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 67,045 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 67,045 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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YWD 562 is a 1978 Vauxhall Victor in Grey with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWD 562, 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

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What year was YWD 562 registered?

YWD 562 is a 1978 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is YWD 562 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWD 562 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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