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XOV 162J

1971 Vauxhall Viva

White Petrol 1159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,158 mi
Last recorded20,158 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Viva50,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOV 162J
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,159cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 20,158 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,801 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 19,801 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 19,485 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 19,048 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 18,798 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 18,408 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 18,160 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,005 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 17,872 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 17,872 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2008 17,859 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 17,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 17,667 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 16,800 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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XOV 162J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva in White with a 1,159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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XOV 162J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 2 May 1971.

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