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BDL 600L

1973 Vauxhall Viva

Red Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

41,790 mi
Last recorded41,790 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 Vauxhall Viva45,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDL 600L
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 41,790 miles

Fuel breather pipe rubbing exhaust pipe

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Oil leak

Wire loose by accelerator pedal

Fail 25 Aug 2015 41,780 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Oil leak

Fuel breather pipe rubbing exhaust pipe

Wire loose by accelerator pedal

Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,519 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 41,509 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,790 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 40,789 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 40,777 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2005 34,768 miles

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

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

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

chassis corroded both sides near gearbox crossmember

Fail 15 Jun 2005 34,763 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded both sides near gearbox mounting crossmember.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in steering rack.

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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BDL 600L is a 1973 Vauxhall Viva in Red with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1973 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 45,959 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 53 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BDL 600L is a 1973 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 5 June 1973.

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