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PET 473M

1974 Vauxhall Viva

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,832 mi
Last recorded16,832 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1974 Vauxhall Viva49,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPET 473M
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 16,832 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 16,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,128 miles

slight play to o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 25 Aug 2006 10,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play to both inner steering rack joints

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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PET 473M is a 1974 Vauxhall Viva in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 49,170 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 52 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PET 473M registered?

PET 473M is a 1974 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is PET 473M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PET 473M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PET 473M have outstanding finance?

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