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VCG 243N

1974 Vauxhall Viva

Grey Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,488 mi
Last recorded71,488 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1974 Vauxhall Viva49,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCG 243N
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,488 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 70,874 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,830 miles

175 70 13 tyres fitted to front

235 60 14 tyres fitted to rear

Centre Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

nearside rear brake hose fouling slightly

vehical modified with different engine and gearbox

Fail 16 Oct 2013 70,830 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Centre Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust fouling in places

vehical modified with different engine gearbox and rear axle

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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VCG 243N is a 1974 Vauxhall Viva in Grey with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 49,170 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 52 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCG 243N registered?

VCG 243N is a 1974 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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