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XUP 149L

1972 Vauxhall Viva

Green Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,827 mi
Last recorded37,827 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Viva49,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUP 149L
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 37,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner back plate has gear oil on it

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 37,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox prop seal leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2017 36,164 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,893 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 35,779 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 35,636 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 35,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 35,033 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 35,033 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside engine moumting split and insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,020 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 34,974 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 34,921 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 34,833 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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XUP 149L is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva in Green with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was XUP 149L registered?

XUP 149L is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 14 November 1972.

Is XUP 149L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUP 149L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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