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GBJ 490T

1979 Vauxhall Viva

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,681 mi
Last recorded52,681 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Viva55,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBJ 490T
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2006 52,681 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 52,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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GBJ 490T is a 1979 Vauxhall Viva in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 47 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBJ 490T registered?

GBJ 490T is a 1979 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 19 June 1979.

Is GBJ 490T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBJ 490T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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