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RTM 653J

1971 Vauxhall Viva

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,521 mi
Last recorded2,521 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Viva50,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTM 653J
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 2,521 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 1,418 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 899 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 889 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 24 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 17 miles

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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RTM 653J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 RTM 653J registered?

RTM 653J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 4 February 1971.

Is RTM 653J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTM 653J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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