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LYD 603L

1972 Vauxhall Viva

White Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

61,980 mi
Last recorded61,980 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Viva49,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYD 603L
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 61,980 miles

Battery poorly secured

Different tyre sizes front and rear

Extensive welding has been carried out to outer floor sills , covered in underseal making inspection hard

Front wheel bearings noisey

Rear number plate poor condition

wire rubbing on brake pedal

Fail 12 Dec 2016 61,980 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed to coil (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed from battery terminal (not fused) (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Battery poorly secured

Different tyre sizes front and rear

Extensive welding has been carried out to outer floor sills , covered in underseal making inspection hard

Front wheel bearings noisey

Rear number plate poor condition

wire rubbing on brake pedal

Fail 22 Nov 2016 61,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Different to other 3 (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine misfiring

Gearbox crossmember poorly repaired

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

Nearside Outer Sill has been repaired,suspect filler

Rear vision restricted by head lining

Suspect repairs to lower edges of front wings

Wiper switch poor control & intermittent

Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,445 miles

gearbox oil and diff oil weeps

various patches of welding carried out to a poor standard

various slight corrosion in non RFR areas

heavy oil leak

rear springs fitted with what appear to be caravan helpers

Fail 20 Oct 2015 61,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering component damaged and unserviceable steering column lower uj (2.2.C.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure loose (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

rear springs fiited with spring helpers

various brake pipes slightly corroded

various patches of corrosion / welding not in specific area

Pass 13 Nov 2014 60,524 miles

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

exhaust loose

Fail 21 Oct 2014 60,521 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,308 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 9 Oct 2013 59,308 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,589 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 58,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 58,584 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,569 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 58,418 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 58,373 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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LYD 603L is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva in White with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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.

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LYD 603L is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 2 August 1972.

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