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DKJ 278K

1972 Vauxhall Viva

Green Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,706 mi
Last recorded43,706 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Viva49,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKJ 278K
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,706 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are perished

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2013 43,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leaks,rear wheel arches corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components corroding,brake hoses wearing

Pass 8 Sep 2012 37,339 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,476 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 33,818 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,591 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,706 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,252 miles

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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DKJ 278K is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva in Green with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DKJ 278K registered?

DKJ 278K is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 6 April 1972.

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