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CMW 315L

1973 Vauxhall Viva

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,761 mi
Last recorded36,761 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Vauxhall Viva45,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMW 315L
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 36,761 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,673 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 36,641 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 36,602 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 36,602 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2013 36,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 36,448 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,429 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,308 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 36,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 36,075 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2008 36,075 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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CMW 315L is a 1973 Vauxhall Viva in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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CMW 315L is a 1973 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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