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AHL 909T

1979 Vauxhall Viva

Black Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,445 mi
Last recorded46,445 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Viva55,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHL 909T
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 46,445 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 46,443 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 43,017 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 43,017 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

neasrside rear sill slightly corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2011 37,942 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,942 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2010 32,791 miles

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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AHL 909T is a 1979 Vauxhall Viva in Black with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 55,448 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 47 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AHL 909T is a 1979 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 3 April 1979.

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