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BRX 156J

1971 Vauxhall Viva

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,884 mi
Last recorded75,884 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Viva50,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 156J
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,884 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 75,880 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 75,549 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight corrosion to offside front inner wing to chassis

Pass 6 Jul 2016 75,405 miles

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

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

Offside front inner wing to chassis starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jul 2015 75,323 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

fuel hose to pump is deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,323 miles

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

fuel hose to pump is deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,189 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 75,185 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,082 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,953 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,759 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,610 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 74,534 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 74,529 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 74,408 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 74,403 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,052 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 73,572 miles

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

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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BRX 156J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BRX 156J registered?

BRX 156J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 8 February 1971.

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