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MDC 409L

1973 Vauxhall Viva

Gold Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,314 mi
Last recorded22,314 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Vauxhall Viva45,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDC 409L
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 22,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both a pillars rusty

bulk head and slam panel rusty

front and rear chassis rusty

various rust spots on under side

Pass 10 Jul 2014 21,998 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

boot floor rusty

front panel and inner wings rusty

n/s aim not checked

o/s a pillar rusty

rear chassis rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2014 21,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

boot floor rusty

front panel and inner wings rusty

n/s aim not checked

o/s a pillar rusty

rear chassis rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2013 21,772 miles

N/S/F indicator lense broken

Pass 26 May 2012 21,541 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/S headlamp reflector poor

Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,189 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 21,189 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

light surface rust at rear under car

possible brake master cylinder 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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MDC 409L is a 1973 Vauxhall Viva in Gold with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 45,959 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 53 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MDC 409L registered?

MDC 409L is a 1973 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 23 March 1973.

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