MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside sill corroded
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front brake discs slightly pitted
welding repairs undertaken
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake discs pitted
genaral corrosion under sides
n/s rear front most shock absorber slight mist of oil
rear exhaust mounts poor condition
slight play o/s front track rod end
weld repairs under sides
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
slight perrishing on rear exhaust mounts
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front cross member mounts poor
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Viva?
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EAD 198L is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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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EAD 198L is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 September 1972.
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