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BVN 531L

1972 Vauxhall Viva

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,077 mi
Last recorded9,077 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Viva49,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVN 531L
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 9,077 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 8,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 8,605 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 8,403 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 8,314 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 8,201 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 7,872 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 7,536 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 7,312 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 7,021 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 6,973 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 6,962 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 6,465 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 6,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wiper blades worn

Fail 25 Aug 2012 6,182 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wiper blades worn

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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BVN 531L is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1972 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 49,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Vauxhall Viva typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 54 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVN 531L registered?

BVN 531L is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is BVN 531L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVN 531L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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