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RWM 312K

1971 Vauxhall Viva

Green Petrol 1159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,022 mi
Last recorded61,022 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Viva50,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWM 312K
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,159cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,022 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead top[ panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 61,019 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead top[ panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,194 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 60,190 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,406 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,626 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 57,188 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 57,185 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 55,196 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from gear box and engine

Fail 2 Mar 2012 55,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,568 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 53,557 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,972 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,434 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,485 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 49,474 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 46,730 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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RWM 312K is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva in Green with a 1,159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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.

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RWM 312K is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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