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BGU 314H

1970 Vauxhall Viva

Gold Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,277 mi
Last recorded1,277 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Vauxhall Viva51,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGU 314H
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 1,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 950 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 950 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering rack coupling deteriorated.

Suspect slight play offside inner rack joint.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 798 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering rack coupling deteriorated.

Suspect slight play offside inner rack joint.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front lower body panel rusty

front top inner wings getting rusty

rear chassis getting rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2015 490 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front lower body panel rusty

front top inner wings getting rusty

rear chassis getting rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2014 99,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front top wings getting rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2013 99,521 miles

Oil leak

front wings rusty on top

lower engine cover loose

rear bump stops missing

Fail 22 Mar 2013 99,521 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front wings rusty on top

lower engine cover loose

rear bump stops missing

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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BGU 314H is a 1970 Vauxhall Viva in Gold with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 56 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BGU 314H is a 1970 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 8 July 1970.

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