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YPU 204S

1978 Vauxhall Viva

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,050 mi
Last recorded70,050 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Viva45,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPU 204S
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2010 70,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear wheel arch corroded

no timeing belt cover fitted to engine

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 67,683 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 67,683 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 56,976 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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YPU 204S is a 1978 Vauxhall Viva in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 45,619 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 48 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YPU 204S is a 1978 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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