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Vauxhall Victor

Brown and Cream · Petrol · 1961 · 1,508 cc

701 XUHMOT history

701 XUH is a brown and cream petrol Vauxhall Victor first used on 4 Oct 1961. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,362 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
701 XUH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Victor
Colour
Brown and Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,508 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
4 Oct 1961
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

701 XUH was last recorded at 68,362 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,361 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,362 miles
  • 2022 – 68,346 miles
  • 2020 – 68,313 miles
  • 2018 – 67,420 miles
  • 2017 – 66,795 miles
  • 2016 – 65,990 miles
  • 2014 – 64,859 miles
  • 2013 – 64,385 miles
  • 2012 – 63,232 miles
  • 2011 – 61,821 miles
  • 2010 – 60,998 miles
  • 2009 – 60,655 miles
  • 2008 – 59,951 miles
  • 2007 – 59,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,362 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front floor and sill holed but not in a prescribed area
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,362 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,362 miles
    Test number
    549620704917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor and sill holed but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail68,361 miles (+15)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,361 miles
    Test number
    294047687535
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor and sill excessively corroded (holed)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass68,346 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,346 miles
    Test number
    584681522081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,313 miles
    Test number
    654352279706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,313 miles (+893)1 dangerous4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,313 miles
    Test number
    726245305523
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass67,420 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,420 miles
    Test number
    943964650923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,795 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,795 miles
    Test number
    369251606440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,990 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,990 miles
    Test number
    713940780528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,859 miles (+474)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,859 miles
    Test number
    286305774240
    • NoteNearside steering idler has slight play

  10. Pass64,385 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,385 miles
    Test number
    319477663235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,378 miles (+1,146)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,378 miles
    Test number
    357364653491
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  12. Pass63,232 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,232 miles
    Test number
    776607342259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,230 miles (+1,409)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,230 miles
    Test number
    627664242243
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass61,821 miles (+17)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,821 miles
    Test number
    196580171273
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing becoming noisy
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteVehicle has a lot of welding repairs to inner and outer sills,suspension mountings and structure

  15. Fail61,804 miles (+806)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,804 miles
    Test number
    739739561260
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing becoming noisy
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteVehicle has a lot of welding repairs to inner and outer sills,suspension mountings and structure

  16. Pass60,998 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,998 miles
    Test number
    670541090257
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside rear hub oil seal leaking
    • NoteVehicle has a lot of welding repairs to inner and outer sills,can't tell if repaired with the correct gauge of steel was used or as to the quality of the welding

  17. Fail60,998 miles (+343)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,998 miles
    Test number
    560524880299
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside rear hub oil seal leaking
    • NoteVehicle has a lot of welding repairs to inner and outer sills,can't tell if repaired with the correct gauge of steel was used or as to the quality of the welding

  18. Pass60,655 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,655 miles
    Test number
    952798579287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail60,644 miles (+23)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,644 miles
    Test number
    952546169243
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished
    • NoteO s rear tyre cut on inner wall

  20. Fail60,621 miles (+670)11 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,621 miles
    Test number
    364231769472
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished
    • NoteO s rear tyre cut on inner wall

  21. Pass59,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,951 miles
    Test number
    870911298236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,951 miles (+451)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,951 miles
    Test number
    371451398469
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  23. Pass59,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,500 miles
    Test number
    914098587218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 701 XUH

What vehicle is registration 701 XUH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 701 XUH on a brown and cream petrol Vauxhall Victor first used on 4 Oct 1961. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 701 XUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 701 XUH is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 701 XUH?
The MOT on 701 XUH is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 701 XUH done?
701 XUH was recorded at 68,362 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 488 miles a year.
Has 701 XUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 701 XUH has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 701 XUH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 701 XUH find?
701 XUH passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front upper axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside front floor and sill holed but not in a prescribed area, and 5 more.

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