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DJF 373K

1972 Vauxhall Viva

Gold Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

12,503 mi
Last recorded12,503 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Viva49,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJF 373K
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2013 12,503 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front and rear suspension arms corroded

front service brake veers right

Pass 20 Apr 2012 11,427 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 11,418 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,472 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 10,472 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 9,459 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 9,459 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 5,749 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 5,709 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 655 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 622 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 95,179 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 91,343 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear wheel binding slightly after handbrake used.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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DJF 373K is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva in Gold with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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DJF 373K is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 2 June 1972.

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