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TUU 603M

1973 Vauxhall Viva

Gold Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

69,800 mi
Last recorded69,800 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1973 Vauxhall Viva45,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUU 603M
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 69,800 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2009 69,798 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in o/s and n/s lower swivel ball joints

Fail 6 Jun 2007 69,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

crack in offside headlamp and condensation inside

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriating and exhaust also held with temporary straps-system secure

major oil leaks

outer sills corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2006 64,072 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2006 64,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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TUU 603M is a 1973 Vauxhall Viva in Gold 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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What year was TUU 603M registered?

TUU 603M is a 1973 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 17 August 1973.

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