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114 BOB

1970 Vauxhall Viva

White Petrol 1059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,739 mi
Last recorded19,739 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Vauxhall Viva51,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration114 BOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,059cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 19,739 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 19,000 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 18,297 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 17,638 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 17,016 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 16,491 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 15,559 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 14,328 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 12,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 9,894 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 8,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 6,224 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 3,966 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 3,452 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 1,030 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 29 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 29 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 2,218 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 2,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Viva?

Based on 305,239 MOT tests across 39,920 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
3,975
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
39,920
On UK Roads
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114 BOB is a 1970 Vauxhall Viva in White with a 1,059cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1970 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 51,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Vauxhall Viva typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 56 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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114 BOB is a 1970 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 24 February 1970.

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