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BHW 507J

1971 Vauxhall Viva

Brown Petrol 1159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,572 mi
Last recorded64,572 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Viva50,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 507J
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,159cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,572 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 64,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,695 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 61,350 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 61,350 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BHW 507J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva in Brown with a 1,159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 50,406 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHW 507J registered?

BHW 507J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 22 April 1971.

Is BHW 507J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHW 507J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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