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JLG 943L

1972 Vauxhall Viva

Black Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

18,646 mi
Last recorded18,646 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Viva49,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLG 943L
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 18,646 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch holed but not with in prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch holed but not within prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

complete under side is heavily undersealed and painted so unable to fully inspect for corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2016 18,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

drivers seat cushion weak

play in rack ends

under body corrosion

under side undersealed

Fail 10 Oct 2015 18,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

body is under sealed not allowing full inspection to take place

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Sep 2014 14,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

battery loose but secure

brake pedal rubber worn but still effective

clutch pedal rubber worn

heaverley wax oiled

slight body corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2014 14,446 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

battery loose but secure

brake pedal rubber worn but still effective

clutch pedal rubber worn

heaverley wax oiled

screw missing from steering wheel boss

slight body corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2013 14,446 miles

body wax oil

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 14,446 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

body wax oil

Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,746 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,758 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S mirror missing..

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

O/S/R inner arch excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area.

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 2,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven.........

n/s/f inner arch is excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area......

Fail 28 Aug 2010 2,735 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

OSF arch excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area..............

Rear brake application slightly uneven.........

Pass 20 Aug 2009 1,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres are heavily perished and cracked !!!

rear footbrake application is slightly uneven but not yet considered to be excessive..... .

Pass 2 Jul 2008 1,252 miles

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

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

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

rear foot brake application slightly uneven but not yet considered excessive.....

Pass 23 May 2007 99,957 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r inner sill/arch excessively corroded/holed but not within a prescribed area.

Fail 18 May 2007 99,955 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r inner sill/arch excessively corroded/holed but not within a prescribed area.

Pass 25 May 2006 98,227 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 24 May 2006 98,225 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

battery insecure

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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JLG 943L is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva in Black with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 54 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JLG 943L is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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