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DYU 157J

1970 Vauxhall Viva

Blue Petrol 1159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,383 mi
Last recorded49,383 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1970 Vauxhall Viva51,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYU 157J
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,159cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,383 miles

vehicle is heavily undersealed underneath

Fail 13 Aug 2013 49,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

vehicle is heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 30 May 2012 49,724 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,987 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,414 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 47,391 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 47,331 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 47,166 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 47,166 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 46,700 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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DYU 157J is a 1970 Vauxhall Viva in Blue with a 1,159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 51,936 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 56 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DYU 157J?

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What year was DYU 157J registered?

DYU 157J is a 1970 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 20 October 1970.

Is DYU 157J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYU 157J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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