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YML 179T

1979 Vauxhall Viva

Yellow Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,246 mi
Last recorded36,246 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Viva55,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYML 179T
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 36,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 33,629 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 33,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 27,009 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 25,284 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 25,255 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated lightly cracked (2.1.5)

both centre silencer rubbers cracked

Pass 3 May 2006 25,196 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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YML 179T is a 1979 Vauxhall Viva in Yellow with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 55,448 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 47 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YML 179T registered?

YML 179T is a 1979 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 6 April 1979.

Is YML 179T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YML 179T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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