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XWO 844J

1971 Vauxhall Viva

Gold Petrol 1159cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,149 mi
Last recorded79,149 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Viva50,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWO 844J
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,159cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 79,149 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 78,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 78,755 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 78,533 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 78,199 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 77,935 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 77,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 77,331 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,927 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 76,604 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 76,177 miles

Front Inner steering arms slight play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,772 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,056 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 74,676 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,494 miles

slight binding nearside front wheel

slight play offside front steering rack end

Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play offside and nearside front steering rack ends

Pass 17 Aug 2009 73,521 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,205 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 72,375 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 72,375 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 71,885 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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XWO 844J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva in Gold with a 1,159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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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XWO 844J is a 1971 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 2 February 1971.

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