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OJH 979H

1970 Vauxhall Viva

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,924 mi
Last recorded88,924 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 1970 Vauxhall Viva51,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJH 979H
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 88,924 miles

Drivers door handle temperamental

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,283 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Rear suspension turrets have slight corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,451 miles

Oil leak

Front inner wings rusty near bonnet hinges

N/S Reg bulb dim

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 81,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front inner wings rusty near bonnet hinges

N/S Reg bulb dim

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 76,329 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 76,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 75,566 miles

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

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

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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OJH 979H is a 1970 Vauxhall Viva in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 51,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Vauxhall Viva typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 56 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OJH 979H registered?

OJH 979H is a 1970 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 March 1970.

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