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RYK 755L

1973 Vauxhall Viva

Black Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

138,124 mi
Last recorded138,124 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1973 Vauxhall Viva45,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYK 755L
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2010 138,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front brake discs rusty/pitted

nearside front inner arch/floor excessively corroded

offside front fog lamp inop

tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2008 85,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all 4 road tyres perished/deterioated

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2008 85,080 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all 4 road tyres perished/deterioated

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 85,076 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2007 85,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fliud/grease stain offside rear backplate

excessive corrosion in nearside rear outer/inner end sill panel in non prescribed area

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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RYK 755L is a 1973 Vauxhall Viva in Black with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1973 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 45,959 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 53 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RYK 755L is a 1973 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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