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DNK 847K

1972 Vauxhall Viva

Gold Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,451 mi
Last recorded40,451 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Viva49,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNK 847K
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 40,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 40,053 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,966 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perished

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch/ sill

Pass 28 Sep 2013 38,288 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 38,195 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,277 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2011 36,814 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2010 35,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

various oil leaks from engine gearbox and diff

Pass 12 Jun 2010 35,974 miles

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

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

various oil leaks from engine gearbox and diff

Pass 19 May 2009 35,169 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 35,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,418 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,706 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 33,689 miles

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

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

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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DNK 847K is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva in Gold with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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What year was DNK 847K registered?

DNK 847K is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 24 March 1972.

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