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Vauxhall Victor

Red and White · Petrol · 1960 · 1,508 cc

SSY 561MOT history

SSY 561 is a red and white petrol Vauxhall Victor first used on 8 Apr 1960. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 28,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2025
Mileage
28,308 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SSY 561
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Victor
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,508 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
8 Apr 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

SSY 561 was last recorded at 28,308 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,534 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
774 miles
Average per year
1,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,308 miles
  • 2024 – 27,534 miles
  • 2023 – 26,907 miles
  • 2022 – 26,054 miles
  • 2019 – 23,501 miles
  • 2018 – 22,715 miles
  • 2017 – 21,951 miles
  • 2016 – 20,896 miles
  • 2015 – 19,503 miles
  • 2014 – 18,473 miles
  • 2012 – 17,358 miles
  • 2011 – 16,217 miles
  • 2010 – 14,616 miles
  • 2009 – 12,923 miles
  • 2008 – 11,541 miles
  • 2007 – 10,488 miles
  • 2006 – 8,373 miles
  • 2005 – 6,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail28,308 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2005–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail28,308 miles (+774)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,308 miles
    Test number
    814216134990
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass27,534 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    27,534 miles
    Test number
    827313442358
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail27,464 miles (+557)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,464 miles
    Test number
    140609466828
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass26,907 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    26,907 miles
    Test number
    941979565522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail26,902 miles (+848)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,902 miles
    Test number
    327543120959
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass26,054 miles (+2,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    26,054 miles
    Test number
    499060850162
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill Corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass23,501 miles (+786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    23,501 miles
    Test number
    543336816005
    • AdvisoryFront sills corroding

  8. Pass22,715 miles (+764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    22,715 miles
    Test number
    836344100928
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroding

  9. Pass21,951 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    21,951 miles
    Test number
    795173476661
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail21,950 miles (+47)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,950 miles
    Test number
    865751135258
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail21,903 miles (+1,007)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,903 miles
    Test number
    895641291083
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass20,896 miles (+1,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    20,896 miles
    Test number
    423015754502
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread low on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front lower suspension joint.

  13. Pass19,503 miles (+1,030)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    19,503 miles
    Test number
    229891525478
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in offside front lower suspension joint.

  14. Pass18,473 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,473 miles
    Test number
    556077684017
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition but serviceable
    • NoteFront shock absorber fixings could do with attention
    • NoteGeneral steering wear but serviceable
    • NoteNo plate lamp could do with attention
    • NoteSome corrosion starting at front of offside sill
    • NoteSome wear in offside front top and bottom ball joints

  15. PassMileage not read5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    395707882276
    • NoteNearside front upper ball joint slightly worn
    • NoteSlight acceptable brake pulling to nearside
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow
    • NoteSome oil on offside rear backplate
    • NoteSome steering free play at steering wheel

  16. Fail17,358 miles (+1,141)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,358 miles
    Test number
    719287882215
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil on offside rear back plate
    • NoteRub marks on offside rear tyre outer wall

  17. Pass16,217 miles (+1,601)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    16,217 miles
    Test number
    246417701356
    • NoteDiff oil on rear brake flexible hose
    • NoteFront lower shock absorber fixings could do with attention
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
    • NoteSome movement in offside front lower ball joint

  18. Pass14,616 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,616 miles
    Test number
    511344090210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front lower shock absorber fixings could do with attention
    • NoteOil on offside rear back plate
    • NoteRub marks on offside rear tyre wall

  19. Fail14,616 miles (+1,693)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,616 miles
    Test number
    400587180209
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil on offside rear back plate
    • NoteRub marks on offside rear tyre wall

  20. Pass12,923 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    12,923 miles
    Test number
    261137809344
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail12,923 miles (+1,382)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,923 miles
    Test number
    614157109363
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail11,541 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,541 miles
    Test number
    361307818364
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRub marks on nearside and offside rear tyres

  23. Pass11,541 miles (+1,053)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,541 miles
    Test number
    483707618460
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRub marks on nearside and offside rear tyres

  24. Pass10,488 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    10,488 miles
    Test number
    192999307391
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteExhaust rear joint loose

  25. Fail10,487 miles (+2,114)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,487 miles
    Test number
    901809307324
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteExhaust rear joint loose

  26. Pass8,373 miles (+1,641)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    8,373 miles
    Test number
    403421406440
    • NoteBrake pipe across front axle beam could do with attention
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront lower s/absorber bushes could do with attention
    • NoteOffside wiper split
    • NoteSlight ex blow at rear pipe
    • NoteSome fluid around offside rear hub
    • NoteSome movement in nearside front hub
    • NoteSome movement in steering drop arm bushes

  27. Pass6,732 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    6,732 miles
    Test number
    342549095249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in drop arm bush
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside front suspension top joints
    • NoteSlight play in offside and nearside front shockabsorber bushes

  28. Fail6,732 miles2 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,732 miles
    Test number
    392709395218
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in drop arm bush
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside front suspension top joints
    • NoteSlight play in offside and nearside front shockabsorber bushes

Questions about SSY 561

What vehicle is registration SSY 561 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SSY 561 on a red and white petrol Vauxhall Victor first used on 8 Apr 1960. 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 SSY 561 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SSY 561 expired on 29 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SSY 561?
The MOT on SSY 561 expired on 29 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SSY 561 done?
SSY 561 was recorded at 28,308 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 1,046 miles a year.
Has SSY 561 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SSY 561 has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on SSY 561 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 SSY 561 find?
SSY 561 failed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill; offside rear stop lamp(s) not working; parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle axle 1, and 7 more.

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