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5 LJO

1972 Vauxhall Viva

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

41,025 mi
Last recorded41,025 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Viva49,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 LJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 41,025 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 41,025 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,957 miles

sills corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2015 40,956 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

sills corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,909 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 40,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,874 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 40,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,860 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 40,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,837 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 40,734 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 40,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,680 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,658 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 40,658 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 40,634 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 40,633 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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5 LJO is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1972 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 49,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Vauxhall Viva typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 54 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5 LJO is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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