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DGY 154T

1979 Vauxhall Viva

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

2,564 mi
Last recorded2,564 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Viva55,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGY 154T
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 2,564 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 2,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under battery tray (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 99,638 miles

Near side rear back plate damp

Oil leak

Travel on handbrake just meets requirements

Fail 10 May 2016 99,581 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Near side rear back plate damp

Oil leak

Travel on handbrake just meets requirements

Pass 7 May 2015 97,851 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 97,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2013 94,966 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

travel on handbrake lever just meets requirements

Fail 1 May 2013 94,966 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

travel on handbrake lever just meets requirements

Pass 7 Jan 2012 86,280 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 82,266 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

dampness on n/s/r brake back plate

slight playin steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2010 80,438 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

gearbox mount deteriorated

oil leak from rear differential

parking brake lever high

Pass 11 Aug 2009 80,123 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

dampness on n/s/r brake back plate (suspect diff seal)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 80,075 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

dampness on n/s/r brake back plate (suspect diff seal)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 79,394 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake back plate damp

vehicle leans to offside

Fail 20 Jun 2008 79,393 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general slight under body corrosion

nearside rear brake back plate damp

vehicle leans to offside

Pass 18 Jun 2007 78,777 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 78,777 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 77,907 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 77,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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DGY 154T is a 1979 Vauxhall Viva in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1979 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 55,448 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 47 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DGY 154T is a 1979 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 22 May 1979.

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