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GWX 385T

1979 Vauxhall Viva

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,803 mi
Last recorded84,803 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Viva55,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWX 385T
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 84,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2013 84,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 84,803 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 84,803 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 84,803 miles

Slight play in steering rack and it would appear that the steering system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 84,736 miles

Slight play detected in nearside steering and it would appear that the steering/suspension system requires adjustment or repair.

Slight play detected in offside steering and it would appear that the steering/suspension system requires adjustment or repair.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 84,763 miles

Play detected in nearside front hub and it would appear that the steering/suspension system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 84,763 miles

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2007 84,763 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside and nearside boot floors corroded to excess in back corners

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2006 84,763 miles

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

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

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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GWX 385T is a 1979 Vauxhall Viva in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 55,448 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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.

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What year was GWX 385T registered?

GWX 385T is a 1979 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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