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TRX 285M

1974 Vauxhall Viva

Black Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,281 mi
Last recorded59,281 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 Vauxhall Viva49,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRX 285M
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 59,281 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,422 miles

slight corrosion to offside rear sill area

Fail 10 Jun 2014 58,420 miles

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

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

nearside rear backplate damp

slight corrosion to offside rear sill area

Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,788 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,245 miles

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

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

nearside front steering rack free play

nearside rear inner whhel arch corroded

offside rear inner whhel arch corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2010 53,247 miles

Steering column flexible coupling locking device missing (2.1.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside front steering rack free play

nearside rear inner whhel arch corroded

offside rear inner whhel arch corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,345 miles

Battery termainals loose

Beam images poor

Exhaust rubbers poor

Front discs slightly pitted

Handbrake travel high

Idle speed slightly high

Nearside brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre low on inside edge

Offside hardbrake performance low

Slight corrosion to offside rear body

Steering rack gaiters poor

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,225 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 47,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,344 miles

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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TRX 285M is a 1974 Vauxhall Viva in Black with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TRX 285M registered?

TRX 285M is a 1974 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 7 June 1974.

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