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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL VICTORs year 1963

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mot history
Pass percent:78.28%
(The average a petrol VAUXHALL VICTOR year 1963 passes without issue)
Based on:594 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|31
Headlamp aim out of alignment27
Brakes imbalanced across an axle26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively26
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort17
Registration plate lamp issues15
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Rear brake application uneven9
Front brake application uneven8
Registration plate issues7
Rear brake binding7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Brake pipe excessively corroded3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|2
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake hose damaged2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
passenger door catch insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember holed |6.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Fuel pipe excessively damaged |7.2.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake cable inappropriately repaired |3.5.1n|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c|1
Exhaust system insecure center mount not fully secured to body |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Centre Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp go out with headlamps on |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner door sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by steering box |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by idler box |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by steering box |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes |2.4.G.2|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Brake servo insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1

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