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HXS 298H

1970 Vauxhall Viva

Green Petrol 1159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,603 mi
Last recorded54,603 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Vauxhall Viva51,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXS 298H
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,159cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,603 miles

AERIAL WIRE IS INSECURE IN NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK ABOSRBER MOUNTING AREA (2.4.A.3)

STRONG ADVISE NEAERSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH

STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH

STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR BOOT FLOOR CORRODED

corrosion offside front inner wing under bonnet by battery

Fail 1 Jun 2017 54,583 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

AERIAL WIRE IS INSECURE IN NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK ABOSRBER MOUNTING AREA (2.4.A.3)

STRONG ADVISE NEAERSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH

STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH

STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR BOOT FLOOR CORRODED

corrosion offside front inner wing under bonnet by battery

Pass 28 Jun 2016 54,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shouck absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

STRONG ADVISE CORROSION NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

offside rear boot floor corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 54,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shouck absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

STRONG ADVISE CORROSION NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

offside rear boot floor corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,341 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 54,339 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

STRONG ADVISE CORROSION NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH

offside rear boot floor corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,467 miles

offside rear boot floor corroded

offside front washer weak

slight exhaust blow from front pipe to manifold joint

Pass 1 Jun 2013 53,111 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wheel arches excessively corroded, but not whithin prescribed area

Fail 27 May 2013 53,089 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wheel arches excessively corroded, but not whithin prescribed area

Fail 17 May 2013 53,043 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 52,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system creased and damaged

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 52,473 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

SEVERE UNDERBODY CORROSION ALL AREAS. UNABLE TO SEE ALL CORROSION DUE TO UNDERSEAL/TAR. SOME BAD REPAI WORK PATCHES ON PATCHES.

both rear inner quarters inner sills corroded

front exhaust creased and blowing

nearside front sill corroded

slight play at top steering wheel

spare tyre low on pressure

Fail 24 Apr 2012 52,462 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both rear inner quarters inner sills corroded

front exhaust creased and blowing

nearside front sill corroded

slight play at top steering wheel

spare tyre low on pressure

Pass 3 May 2011 52,227 miles

engine running rough

nearside front wiper blade perishing

offside front chassis corroded and weak

outer sills repaired,corroded and weak

repairs to front inner wings and filler

Severe underbody corrosion ,front chassis rails inner wings. The underbody has been excessively covered in black undeseal and is very difficult to assess fully the extent of corrosion.

Fail 30 Apr 2011 52,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

engine running rough

heavy corrosion and underseal to underside of vehicle

nearside front wiper blade perishing

offside front chassis corroded and weak

outer sills repaired,corroded and weak

repairs to front inner wings and filler

Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,759 miles

aerial wire hanging down at nearside inner wing

exhaust system sitting low

gearbox rear mounting split and moving slightly

inner wings corroded and repaired

oil leaks around engine and rear diff

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s headlight reflector starting to corrode.

rear gearbox mount split

Fail 20 Mar 2009 51,597 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

aerial cable loose under wing- may foul susp.

rear gearbox mount split

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,425 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 51,399 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 51,134 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 51,134 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 50,848 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted to car

Fail 9 Feb 2006 50,835 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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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HXS 298H is a 1970 Vauxhall Viva in Green with a 1,159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 51,936 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 56 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HXS 298H is a 1970 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 9 March 1970.

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