MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL VIVAs year 1971

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Pass percent:72.05%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL VIVA year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:1,610 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	80
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	57
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	54
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	47
Registration plate lamp issues	40
Rear brake binding	40
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	31
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	19
Brake pipe excessively corroded	19
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Front brake application uneven	13
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	11
Registration plate issues	11
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	8
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot \|3.3.A.1d\|	2
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel stud\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	80
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	57
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	54
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	47
Registration plate lamp issues	40
Rear brake binding	40
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	31
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	19
Brake pipe excessively corroded	19
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Front brake application uneven	13
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	11
Registration plate issues	11
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	8
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot \|3.3.A.1d\|	2
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel stud\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL VIVAs year 1971

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