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DLB 242J

1971 Vauxhall Viva

Brown Petrol 1159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,804 mi
Last recorded56,804 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Viva50,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLB 242J
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,159cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,804 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 56,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 54,847 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,903 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,959 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 51,945 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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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DLB 242J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva in Brown with a 1,159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DLB 242J registered?

DLB 242J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 12 March 1971.

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