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DNV 921T

1978 Vauxhall Viva

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

20,716 mi
Last recorded20,716 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Viva45,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNV 921T
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 20,716 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 20,716 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 20,635 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,574 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,463 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,117 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,519 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 18,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 13,594 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 13,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 9,105 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 9,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 3,125 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 3,125 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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DNV 921T is a 1978 Vauxhall Viva in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1978 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 45,619 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 48 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DNV 921T registered?

DNV 921T is a 1978 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 10 October 1978.

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