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XMV 742N

1971 Vauxhall Viva

Gold Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,299 mi
Last recorded68,299 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Viva50,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMV 742N
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,299 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,131 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 65,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

VIN PLATE NOT FITTED PRE 1980

Pass 4 Apr 2007 62,813 miles

VIN not found.not needed before 1980 for mot

Fail 29 Mar 2007 62,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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XMV 742N is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva in Gold with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XMV 742N registered?

XMV 742N is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is XMV 742N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMV 742N shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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