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DOF 481K

1972 Vauxhall Viva

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,154 mi
Last recorded76,154 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Viva49,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOF 481K
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 76,154 miles

Minor oil leaks from engine.

Fail 1 Mar 2023 76,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

minor oil leaks from engine

Pass 14 Jul 2020 75,541 miles

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint has slight free play.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt button missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 72,984 miles

o/s seatbelt clasp, cover missing.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,926 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,257 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,841 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,113 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,994 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,901 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 64,498 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 64,498 miles

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

oil leak on engine

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Sep 2006 61,696 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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DOF 481K is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DOF 481K registered?

DOF 481K is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 3 May 1972.

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