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SEA 250L

1973 Vauxhall Viva

Black Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,364 mi
Last recorded76,364 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Vauxhall Viva45,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEA 250L
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,364 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 76,364 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,531 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 75,599 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 75,596 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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SEA 250L is a 1973 Vauxhall Viva in Black with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SEA 250L registered?

SEA 250L is a 1973 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 2 May 1973.

Is SEA 250L safe to buy?

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