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XAU 551J

1971 Vauxhall Viva

Gold Petrol 1159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,604 mi
Last recorded83,604 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Viva50,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAU 551J
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,159cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2009 83,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 82,958 miles

car prepared for off road use

uprated brakes fitted

uprated suspension fitted all round

Pass 26 Oct 2007 82,477 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 81,932 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 80,365 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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XAU 551J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva in Gold with a 1,159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XAU 551J registered?

XAU 551J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is XAU 551J safe to buy?

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