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SEW 216K

1972 Vauxhall Viva

Cream Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,009 mi
Last recorded61,009 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Viva49,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEW 216K
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 61,009 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,874 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 50,849 miles

Brake pedal spongy excess travel (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

front brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,605 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 48,472 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 48,293 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 47,858 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 47,695 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 47,452 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 47,446 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2010

brakes hoses old, slightly perished but working ok with no bulges or leaks

discs slightly pitted

slight corrosion on underbody

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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SEW 216K is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva in Cream with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 49,318 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 54 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SEW 216K registered?

SEW 216K is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is SEW 216K safe to buy?

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