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CLC 385T

1978 Vauxhall Viva

Maroon Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,693 mi
Last recorded69,693 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Viva45,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLC 385T
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,693 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,682 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 69,682 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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CLC 385T is a 1978 Vauxhall Viva in Maroon with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 45,619 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 48 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CLC 385T registered?

CLC 385T is a 1978 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is CLC 385T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLC 385T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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