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TAW 793J

1971 Vauxhall Viva

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,896 mi
Last recorded54,896 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Viva50,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAW 793J
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2015 54,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust deterated

play in sterring rack

rear valance corroded

under vehicle heaverly corroded

under vehicle heaverly under sealed

Pass 20 May 2014 54,527 miles

front subframe corroded

play in steering rack

Pass 17 May 2013 50,904 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 50,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 43,862 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2011 37,445 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 37,370 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 30,820 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 30,817 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 22,781 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 22,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 48,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 44,275 miles

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

off side front steering rack has slight play

Pass 10 May 2006 35,614 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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TAW 793J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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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What year was TAW 793J registered?

TAW 793J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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