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VCL 284S

1977 Vauxhall Viva

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,705 mi
Last recorded62,705 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Viva56,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCL 284S
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,705 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all Suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,621 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 62,498 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 62,233 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 62,233 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

REAR NR,SIDE HAND BRAKE SIZED

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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VCL 284S is a 1977 Vauxhall Viva in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 56,503 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 49 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCL 284S registered?

VCL 284S is a 1977 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is VCL 284S safe to buy?

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