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VDL 355K

1972 Vauxhall Viva

Green Petrol 1256cc
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Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

29,292 mi
Last recorded29,292 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Viva49,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDL 355K
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 29,292 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 29,229 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,742 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 26,609 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,912 miles

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.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 22,678 miles

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.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 20,117 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 20,112 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 19,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 17,353 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 17,274 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 14,479 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 14,479 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 14,460 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 11,864 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2005 11,736 miles

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

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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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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