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HYW 227K

1972 Vauxhall Viva

Gold Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,566 mi
Last recorded66,566 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Viva49,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYW 227K
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 66,566 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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HYW 227K is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva in Gold with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

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What year was HYW 227K registered?

HYW 227K is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 4 January 1972.

Is HYW 227K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYW 227K shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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