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VEA 286M

1973 Vauxhall Viva

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,944 mi
Last recorded98,944 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2006
Typical for 1973 Vauxhall Viva45,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEA 286M
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2006 98,944 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 98,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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VEA 286M is a 1973 Vauxhall Viva in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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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How do I check the history of VEA 286M?

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What year was VEA 286M registered?

VEA 286M is a 1973 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 8 October 1973.

Is VEA 286M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEA 286M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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