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FWW 871T

1979 Vauxhall Viva

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,338 mi
Last recorded36,338 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Viva55,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 871T
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 36,338 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 36,637 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 33,162 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2014 28,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

underbody heavily undersealed and starting to flake off

Pass 31 Dec 2012 25,258 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Sep 2011 19,872 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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FWW 871T is a 1979 Vauxhall Viva in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FWW 871T?

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What year was FWW 871T registered?

FWW 871T is a 1979 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 21 May 1979.

Is FWW 871T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 871T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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