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DUF 251V

1979 Vauxhall Viva

Maroon Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,331 mi
Last recorded60,331 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Viva55,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUF 251V
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,331 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp beam image is getting weak

Steering coupling starting to split

Fail 9 Oct 2015 59,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp beam image is getting weak

Steering coupling starting to split

Pass 4 Oct 2014 58,646 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp beam image is weak

Fail 2 Oct 2014 58,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

nearside headlamp beam image is weak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 57,904 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,372 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 57,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,326 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,947 miles

n/s wiper blade perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2010 55,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,709 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 53,705 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 53,679 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 53,679 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 53,593 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 53,467 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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DUF 251V is a 1979 Vauxhall Viva in Maroon with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1979 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 55,448 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 47 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DUF 251V is a 1979 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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