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398 GMJ

1961 Vauxhall Victor

Blue Petrol 1507cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,161 mi
Last recorded55,161 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1961 Vauxhall Victor51,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration398 GMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVictor
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,507cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 55,161 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front bottom of wing slight corrosion

Offside Front bottom of wing slight corrosion

Pass 18 May 2016 54,137 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 53,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 52,447 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,918 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 51,549 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,206 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 50,907 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 50,849 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,635 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 50,356 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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398 GMJ is a 1961 Vauxhall Victor in Blue with a 1,507cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1961 Vauxhall Victor models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 51,918 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 398 GMJ, 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 65 years old, this Vauxhall Victor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 398 GMJ registered?

398 GMJ is a 1961 Vauxhall Victor, first registered on 20 July 1961.

Is 398 GMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 398 GMJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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