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RKV 163H

1970 Vauxhall Viva

Gold Petrol 1159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,716 mi
Last recorded62,716 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1970 Vauxhall Viva51,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKV 163H
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,159cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,716 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 55,488 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 55,484 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 48,814 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 47,181 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 46,508 miles

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

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

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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RKV 163H is a 1970 Vauxhall Viva in Gold with a 1,159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RKV 163H registered?

RKV 163H is a 1970 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 23 April 1970.

Is RKV 163H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKV 163H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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