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VWC 18S

1977 Vauxhall Viva

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,207 mi
Last recorded98,207 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Viva56,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWC 18S
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 98,207 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 96,948 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,784 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 95,430 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 95,426 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,084 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 93,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 91,988 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 91,924 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 91,259 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s and n/s steering rack arms have play at the rack

offside inner sill has a hole at rear

Pass 13 Jun 2012 89,951 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 89,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 87,558 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 84,861 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 80,890 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 78,143 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 78,140 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 76,515 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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VWC 18S is a 1977 Vauxhall Viva in Red 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.

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What year was VWC 18S registered?

VWC 18S is a 1977 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 22 August 1977.

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