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29,292 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front doors corroded at bottom
both rear chassis members corroded,
front valance panel corroded and holed , recommend repair
nearside centre chassis member by gearbox mounting point corroded, recommend repair
nearside front outer sill panel, corroded
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge,
nearside front wing panel corroded
nearside rear boot floor corroded and holed
offside centre floor corroded and holed, recommend repair
recommend check steering track
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front doors corroded at bottom
both rear chassis members corroded,
front valance panel corroded and holed , recommend repair
nearside centre chassis member by gearbox mounting point corroded, recommend repair
nearside front outer sill panel, corroded
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge,
nearside front wing panel corroded
nearside rear boot floor corroded and holed
offside centre floor corroded and holed, recommend repair
recommend check steering track
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
all front suspension components corroded
both front inner wings excessively corroded
drivers seat deteriorated
front discs worn
nearside front wing corroded
nearside rear brake binding slightly
offside front seatbelt prescribed area welded from inside vehicle but unable to check as carpets refitted
offside parking brake performance lower than nearside
rear exhaust mounting secured with wire
rear suspension components corroded
vehicle condition excessively deteriorated but meets minimum mot requirements at time of test
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
all front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
both front inner wings excessively corroded
drivers seat excessively deteriorated
front brake discs worn
nearside front wing corroded
vehicle condition excessively deteriorated
brakes failed during test
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
advise handbrake travel
drivers seat torn
exhaust system hanging low
front lower valance panel rusty, nearside
indicators slow in operation
metal plates welded all over vehicle
metal plates welded all over vehicle in various places, vehicle has slight corrosion all over. although vehicle meets all MOT requirements at time of test, advise strength of vehicle structure may soon be compromised
nearside front inner wing panel corroded behind headlamp
nearside front wing panel rusty lower front edge
nearside rear boot floor rusty and holed
nearside rear inner sill panel corrosion, not within 30cm of any load bearing point at present
offside front inner sill panel holed and rusty, not within 30cm of any load bearing point at present, recommend repair
sealer used in places limiting view of welded repair
steering rack, slight wear.
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
advise handbrake travel
drivers seat torn
exhaust system hanging low
front lower valance panel rusty, nearside
indicators slow in operation
metal plates welded all over vehicle
nearside front inner wing panel corroded behind headlamp
nearside front wing panel rusty lower front edge
nearside rear boot floor rusty and holed
nearside rear inner sill panel corrosion, not within 30cm of any load bearing point at present
offside front inner sill panel holed and rusty, not within 30cm of any load bearing point at present, recommend repair
steering rack, slight wear.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
charging light glowing
nearside front baulkhead slight corrosion
nearside front lower wing panel corrored
nearside front valance panel corroded
nearside front wing panel below headlamp corrored
nearside rear boot floor corroded
offside door bottom corroded
offside handbrake performance lower than nearside
sheet metal plates welded in lots of various places around vehicle
slight play in steerin g rack
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
charging light glows
nearside front baulkhead rusty
nearside front lower wing panel rusty
nearside front lower wing/valance panel
nearside front wing panel behind headlamps rusty
nearside rear boot floor rusty
offside front door bottom rusty
offside front inner wing panel corroded
slight play in steering =rack
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
advance travel handbrake
charging light glows
nearside front baulkhead rusty
nearside front lower wing panel rusty
nearside front lower wing/valance panel
nearside front wing panel behind headlamps rusty
nearside rear boot floor rusty
offside front door bottom rusty
offside front inner wing panel corroded
slight play in steering =rack
clutch cable touching manifold
exhaust emissions readings high
advise check steering track
alternator charging light glows
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
front valance panel rusty and holed
slight play in steering rack
underside of vehicle advance rust corrosion, metal plates welded in many various places
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
advise check steering track
alternator charging light glows
clutch cable touching manifold
exhaust emissions readings high
front valance panel rusty and holed
slight play in steering rack
underside of vehicle advance rust corrosion, metal plates welded in many various places
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
advise condition of handbrake levers in brake drums
centre exhhaust system supports, advise condition
drivers seat torn
nearside front lower wing panel and front valance panel, corrosion
offside front seat belt, slightly deteriorated
offside handbrake performance better than nearside
offside suspension height lower than nearside
steering rack, slight play nearside
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
advise condition of handbrake levers in brake drums
centre exhhaust system supports, advise condition
drivers seat torn
nearside front lower wing panel and front valance panel, corrosion
offside front seat belt, slightly deteriorated
offside handbrake performance better than nearside
offside suspension height lower than nearside
steering rack, slight play nearside
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise condition of handbrake levers in rear drums
centre exhaust system supports, advise condition
drivers seat torn
nearside front lower wing panel and front valance panel, corrosion
nearside front wing top corrosion
offside front seat belt slightly deterirated
offside handbrake performance lower than nearside
offside suspension height of vehicle, lower than nearside
oil leaks from engine and gearbox units
rear fuel pipe rusty
steering rack, slight play nearside
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
advance surface corrosion underside of vehicle in variuos places
advise condition of centre exhaust mounting
both number plate light lenses missing
co and hc readings high, no excessive smoke at present
fuel pipe rusty at rear
metal plates welded in various places
nearside front lower suspension arm, corrosion
nearside front wing corrosion, at front lower end
nearside wiper rubber perished on edge, clearing screen at present
oil leak
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
advance corrosion underneath vehicle, on suspension parts and body.
advance travel handbrake lever
advise condition of centre exhaust silencer mounting bracket
advise operation of nearside front seat belt
both number plate light lenses missing
co and hc emissions readings very high, no signs of excess smoke.
fuel pipe at rear very rusty, not leaking at present
nearside front lower suspension arm advance corrosion
nearside front wing corrosion, front lower end
nearside steering rack gaitor perished
nearside wiper rubber perished
offside handbrake performance lower than nearside
oil contamination steering flexible coupling
oil leak engine unit
sheet metal plates welded in variuos places all over vehicle
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VDL 355K is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva in Green with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.
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 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 54 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VDL 355K is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 February 1972.
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