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PCA 785P

1976 Vauxhall Viva

Gold Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,076 mi
Last recorded51,076 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Viva49,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCA 785P
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,076 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 50,814 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

screen washer bottle insecure

Pass 15 May 2006 49,244 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 49,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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PCA 785P is a 1976 Vauxhall Viva in Gold with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 49,994 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 50 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 PCA 785P registered?

PCA 785P is a 1976 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 2 April 1976.

Is PCA 785P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCA 785P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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