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FWX 994L

1972 Vauxhall Viva

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,366 mi
Last recorded93,366 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Viva49,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWX 994L
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2015 93,366 miles

Offside Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering above sill (6.1.A.1)

offside sill corroded

inner rack joints have slight play

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

body corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 92,958 miles

exhaust blow from front

n/s/f inner wing holed and corroded

o/s outer sill looks as if its been filled over,corrosion underneath but still sound

o/s/r boot floor area holed and corroded

o/s/r lower inner wheel arch holed and corroded

play in steering rack

slight brake pipe corrosion in places

Fail 11 Sep 2014 92,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

exhaust blow from front

n/s/f inner wing holed and corroded

o/s outer sill looks as if its been filled over,corrosion underneath but still sound

o/s/r boot floor area holed and corroded

o/s/r lower inner wheel arch holed and corroded

play in steering rack

slight brake pipe corrosion in places

Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,350 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 92,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 91,127 miles

COSMETIC REPAIRS CARRIED OUT ON OUTER SILLS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers wiper blade starting to split

Fail 18 Sep 2012 91,127 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

COSMETIC REPAIRS CARRIED OUT ON OUTER SILLS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers wiper blade starting to split

Pass 20 Sep 2011 89,573 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 89,535 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 87,418 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 87,020 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 87,020 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2008 86,995 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 86,983 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 86,983 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 86,877 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 86,826 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FWX 994L is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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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FWX 994L is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 9 October 1972.

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