CarVerify

Free Car Check

VTT 277S

1977 Vauxhall Viva

Brown Petrol 1256cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,644 mi
Last recorded79,644 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Viva56,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTT 277S
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 79,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 79,644 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,291 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2017 79,224 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2016 79,044 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 78,716 miles

Nearside front track-control arm rear bush deteriorated

Various oil leaks

Fail 13 May 2015 78,716 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front track-control arm rear bush deteriorated

Various oil leaks

Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,742 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 77,742 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 77,365 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,846 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 76,311 miles

engine oil leak

spare tyre deflated

Pass 13 May 2009 75,795 miles

Slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 12 May 2008 75,054 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2008 75,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 74,021 miles

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 brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 72,241 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 72,225 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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
Full Vauxhall Viva reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VTT 277S is a 1977 Vauxhall Viva in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 49 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VTT 277S?

You can check the full history of VTT 277S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VTT 277S registered?

VTT 277S is a 1977 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 13 October 1977.

Is VTT 277S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTT 277S shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VTT 277S have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VTT 277S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.