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XRU 696K

1971 Vauxhall Viva

Gold Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,475 mi
Last recorded4,475 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Viva50,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRU 696K
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 4,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both n/s tyres sidewalls cracking

both rear passenger doors not opening from inside

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 4,464 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both n/s tyres sidewalls cracking

both rear passenger doors not opening from inside

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

Pass 12 May 2015 4,403 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 2,271 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 2,189 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2013 99,655 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 99,585 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 99,442 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 99,425 miles

Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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XRU 696K is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva in Gold with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

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What year was XRU 696K registered?

XRU 696K is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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