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SCG 552P

1976 Vauxhall Viva

Maroon Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,308 mi
Last recorded75,308 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Viva49,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCG 552P
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1976
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 75,308 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside wheel arches slightly curroded

Fail 9 May 2018 75,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 2 May 2017 74,409 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Seal (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 74,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 72,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked Split pin missing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Shock absorber and Spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,301 miles

Both front shock absorbers getting weak

Corrosion forming on both rear inner whel arches behind shock absorbers

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 71,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front shock absorbers getting weak

Corrosion forming on both rear inner whel arches behind shock absorbers

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,677 miles

Both front shock absorber lower bushes periched

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 16 Jun 2014 69,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front shock absorber lower bushes periched

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn unevenly

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,645 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 May 2012 66,381 miles

N/s rear tyre has small cut on outter side wall

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2012 66,381 miles

N/s rear tyre has small cut on outter side wall

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 63,812 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,812 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 62,209 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in nearside steering rack tie rod

Pass 30 Mar 2006 62,163 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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SCG 552P is a 1976 Vauxhall Viva in Maroon with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1976 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 49,994 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 50 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SCG 552P is a 1976 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 9 April 1976.

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