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JDS 288J

1970 Vauxhall Viva

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,092 mi
Last recorded1,092 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1970 Vauxhall Viva51,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDS 288J
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 1,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 1,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 598 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play rack arm has slight play in joint (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 May 2016 92 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 42,257 miles

slight play in o/s/f rack joint

Fail 30 Apr 2015 42,245 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in o/s/f rack joint

Pass 8 Mar 2014 41,481 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,528 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 40,248 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust centre box rubber splitting

Pass 23 Jan 2010 40,206 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 40,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 38,592 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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JDS 288J is a 1970 Vauxhall Viva in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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JDS 288J is a 1970 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 6 August 1970.

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