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SHO 913M

1974 Vauxhall Viva

Yellow Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,604 mi
Last recorded52,604 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1974 Vauxhall Viva49,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHO 913M
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,604 miles

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Feb 2011 52,604 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2007 50,166 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 50,166 miles

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

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

*Oil level on min* O/S door mirror broken but secure. O/S headlamp glass cracked. Engine/gearbox and rear differential leaking oil. Rear brake pipe is getting rusty. Slight play in steering rack.

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2005 49,235 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 49,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SHO 913M is a 1974 Vauxhall Viva in Yellow with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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.

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What year was SHO 913M registered?

SHO 913M is a 1974 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 20 February 1974.

Is SHO 913M safe to buy?

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