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HWX 368J

1971 Vauxhall Viva

Green Petrol 1159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,728 mi
Last recorded94,728 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Viva50,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWX 368J
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,159cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 94,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 94,719 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 94,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f inner wing corroded under headlight

Fail 15 Oct 2013 94,708 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f inner wing corroded under headlight

Pass 26 Oct 2012 94,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brakes binding slightly

slight play in o/s/ f track arm

Pass 3 Oct 2011 94,685 miles

nearside front suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint

offside front (on inner edge) tyre wearing off on inner edge

slight play in offside front rack arm

Pass 20 Oct 2010 94,647 miles

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

nearside front suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint

slight play in offside front rack arm

Pass 23 Oct 2009 94,600 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front rack arm

Fail 23 Oct 2009 94,600 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

slight play in offside front rack arm

Pass 20 Oct 2008 94,581 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 94,552 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 94,519 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 94,519 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 94,512 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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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HWX 368J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva in Green with a 1,159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 50,406 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HWX 368J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 24 February 1971.

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