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KAE 234L

1972 Vauxhall Viva

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,602 mi
Last recorded94,602 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Viva49,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAE 234L
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 94,602 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Jul 2016 94,602 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 15 May 2015 94,558 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 94,556 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 94,404 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 94,404 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 94,379 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 94,190 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 93,734 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 93,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 92,944 miles

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

oil leak / corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch o/s/f inner wheel arch n/s/r outer wheel arch / play to o/s steering arm / steering u/j worn /

Pass 20 Oct 2008 92,872 miles

oil leak / steering coupling rubber worn / corrosion to o/s/f flooro/s/r qtr paneln/sand o/s/r inner wheel archs / discs pitted / play to o/s steering arm

Pass 22 Oct 2007 92,764 miles

corrosion to both rear qtr panels /front valance / oil leak/ play to o/s steering arm

Pass 10 Oct 2006 92,245 miles

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

play to o/s steering rack / corrosion to rear qter panels/ o/s/f floor

Pass 11 Oct 2005 91,667 miles

corrosion to front valance play to steering rack / coupling

oil leak

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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KAE 234L is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KAE 234L registered?

KAE 234L is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 3 November 1972.

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The MOT history for KAE 234L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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