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WBD 157H

1970 Vauxhall Viva

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,703 mi
Last recorded55,703 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1970 Vauxhall Viva51,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBD 157H
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 55,703 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,755 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 53,891 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 53,165 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 52,643 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,124 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 47,583 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,136 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,272 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 45,270 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,315 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,214 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 43,210 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,385 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 39,294 miles

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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WBD 157H is a 1970 Vauxhall Viva in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1970 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 51,936 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 56 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WBD 157H registered?

WBD 157H is a 1970 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is WBD 157H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBD 157H shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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