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VGV 696K

1971 Vauxhall Viva

Green Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,278 mi
Last recorded97,278 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Viva50,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGV 696K
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2016 97,278 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 97,098 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER RACK PLAY ON LIMIT.

Oil leak

PROPELLER SHAFT REARMOST YOKE IS WORN TO LIMIT.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 96,975 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres perishing.

Pass 9 May 2013 96,407 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 96,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 96,368 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 96,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.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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VGV 696K is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva in Green with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VGV 696K registered?

VGV 696K is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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