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GRM 551L

1972 Vauxhall Viva

Black Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,196 mi
Last recorded92,196 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Viva49,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRM 551L
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,196 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 83,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

extensive welding repairs to under side

Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

extensive welding repairs to under side

Pass 15 Sep 2006 83,462 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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GRM 551L is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva in Black with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GRM 551L registered?

GRM 551L is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 18 August 1972.

Is GRM 551L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRM 551L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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