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EAD 198L

1972 Vauxhall Viva

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,151 mi
Last recorded70,151 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Viva49,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAD 198L
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,151 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,151 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 70,151 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,151 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 70,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 70,151 miles

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)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 70,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 70,566 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 70,151 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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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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