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DMB 285K

1972 Vauxhall Viva

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,519 mi
Last recorded55,519 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Viva49,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMB 285K
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,519 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,414 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 55,375 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 55,170 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,073 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 55,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 55,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/front inner wing holed

Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,402 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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DMB 285K is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DMB 285K registered?

DMB 285K is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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The MOT history for DMB 285K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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