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JUK 281K

1971 Vauxhall Viva

Green Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,531 mi
Last recorded58,531 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Viva50,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUK 281K
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 58,531 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 90,042 miles

accelerator pedal insecure

all passenger seats missing at time of test

chassis/underside evidence of previous repairs

clutch pedal anti slip prov missing

Fail 19 Sep 2015 90,020 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

accelerator pedal insecure

all passenger seats missing at time of test

chassis/underside evidence of previous repairs

clutch pedal anti slip prov missing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 25 Jan 2013 88,846 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 88,826 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 88,734 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 88,726 miles

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 88,408 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 87,926 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 87,424 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 87,418 miles

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

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

small crack in nearside front chassis

Pass 29 Oct 2007 86,592 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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JUK 281K is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva in Green with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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JUK 281K is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 20 October 1971.

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