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BSJ 769

1963 Vauxhall Viva

Green Petrol 1057cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,162 mi
Last recorded72,162 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1963 Vauxhall Viva59,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSJ 769
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,057cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,162 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 72,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,736 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 71,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box insecure (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S REAR HUB SIGNS OF OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AND LOWER ARM BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AND LOWER ARM BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,544 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,058 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 70,058 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 68,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 65,882 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,052 miles

Fluid on nearside rear back plate

Fail 17 Jun 2010 62,052 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fluid on nearside rear back plate

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,776 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Different size tyres front to rear

all tyres apart from offside front starting to perish

Fail 20 May 2009 59,772 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All tyres apart from offside front are starting to perish

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Different size tyres front to rear

Pass 19 Feb 2007 56,575 miles

all brakes binding slightly

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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BSJ 769 is a 1963 Vauxhall Viva in Green with a 1,057cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1963 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 59,774 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 63 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BSJ 769 registered?

BSJ 769 is a 1963 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 31 December 1963.

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