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SDL 59J

1970 Vauxhall Viva

Silver Petrol 1159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,478 mi
Last recorded48,478 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1970 Vauxhall Viva51,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDL 59J
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,159cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 48,478 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

bulk head corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2023 47,580 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

bulk head corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 46,936 miles

bulk head corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,639 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,613 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 45,610 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

center exhaust box corroding and slight blow

metal brake pipes corroding

rear suspension corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,598 miles

brake pipes corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

slight play in osf steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2007 45,574 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 45,571 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

both front wheels slightly binding

center exhaust box corroded and slightly blowing

slight play in os steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,499 miles

allrear brake pipe corroding

front too rear brake pipe corroding

long foot and hand brake traval

slight play from front exhaust

slight play in offside rack

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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SDL 59J is a 1970 Vauxhall Viva in Silver with a 1,159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 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 SDL 59J registered?

SDL 59J is a 1970 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is SDL 59J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDL 59J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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