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VUJ 166J

1971 Vauxhall Viva

Blue Petrol 1159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

4,487 mi
Last recorded4,487 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Viva50,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUJ 166J
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,159cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 4,487 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 4,405 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 4,351 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 4,315 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 4,282 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 4,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 4,253 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 4,073 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 3,782 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 3,709 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 3,288 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 2,814 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 2,462 miles

advise all 4 tyres heavily perished sidewalls

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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VUJ 166J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva in Blue with a 1,159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUJ 166J registered?

VUJ 166J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 18 June 1971.

Is VUJ 166J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUJ 166J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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