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PRV 618J

1971 Vauxhall Viva

Red Petrol 1159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,849 mi
Last recorded55,849 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Viva50,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRV 618J
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,159cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 55,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Extensive Welding Repairs to Underside of Vehicle

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,439 miles

visual emissions =ok

Fail 9 Aug 2016 55,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear park brake lower effort

visual emissions =ok

Pass 17 Aug 2015 55,272 miles

surface rust on chassis exhaust centre pipe repaired

Pass 8 May 2014 55,064 miles

chassis areas corroded

oil leaks

visual emissions

Pass 7 May 2013 54,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight noise o/s rear bearing

Pass 10 May 2012 54,409 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 54,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,043 miles

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,164 miles

slight play steering rack

wipers poor

Pass 6 Sep 2007 50,407 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 50,406 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,906 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 49,906 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

extensive welded repairs to underside of car

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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PRV 618J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva in Red with a 1,159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 50,406 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 55 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 PRV 618J registered?

PRV 618J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 20 April 1971.

Is PRV 618J safe to buy?

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